“Lipsett-Rivera . . . enriches the study of gender in Spanish America.”—Choice
“Origins of Macho carefully details the many masculinities found in colonial Mexican society. Lipsett-Rivera’s research reflects a quasi-coming-of-age story for colonial Mexico that ultimately ends with rebellious masculinity finding a home in the revolts of the independence movement as it throws off the dictates of its more restrained colonial parent. I highly recommend this excellent book!”—Jonathan Truitt, author of Sustaining the Divine in Mexico Tenochtitlan: Nahuas and Catholicism, 1523–1700
“Lipsett-Rivera’s well-written and archivally rich monograph is a must-read that sets the parameters for future investigations. The author deftly defines and explores the lives of men, providing a unique focus that challenges assumptions about heteronormative masculinities. This nuanced work is a major contribution to the field of colonial Latin American gender and sexuality studies.”—Linda A. Curcio-Nagy, author of The Great Festivals of Colonial Mexico City: Performing Power and Identity