Abstract

Interracial sexual relations are often a key mythic basis for Latin American national identities, but the importance of this has been under explored.

Peter Wade provides a pioneering overview of the growing literature on race and sex in the region, covering historical aspects and contemporary debates.

He includes both black and indigenous people in the frame, as well as mixed and white people, avoiding the implication that 'race' means 'black-white' relations.
'Fluent and accessible, provides a magisterial overview of the intersecting dynamics of race and sexuality in Latin America, outstanding in its breadth and originality'
Sarah Radcliffe, Reader in Latin American Geography, University of Cambridge
'The major contribution of this study lies in its inclusiveness, discussing whites, blacks, indigenous peoples, mixed races, males, females, homosexuals and heterosexuals'
F. W. Knight, Johns Hopkins University reviewing for Choice
'Goes well beyond conventional wisdom on the 'mutual constitution of sex and race''
Verena Stolcke, Emeritus Professor, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona