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Rebelling Against Machismo: Oscar De La Hoya's Complex Masculinity

Delve into Oscar De La Hoya's journey from boxer to cross-dresser, challenging traditional masculinity ideals. Explore the intersection of masculinity, ethnicity, and gender perception in the boxing world. Uncover the impact of his actions on cultural norms and media reception. Discover the nuances of female masculinity through a thought-provoking analysis.

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Rebelling Against Machismo: Oscar De La Hoya's Complex Masculinity

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  1. “Boxing and Masculinity: The History of (Her)story of Oscar de la Hoya” By Gregory Rodriguez By: Lisette Espinal & Carlos Restrepo

  2. “The Golden Boy” • Oscar De La Hoya • Born February 4, 1973 in East Los Angeles, California • Second-generation Mexican American • “The Golden Boy” • USA Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist • 2002 Barcelona Olympic Games • WBO, WBA, WBC, IBF champion.

  3. Background • Image in Mexican-American • Blue collar working class • Fight Julio Cesar Chavez in 1996 • Career gained mass amount of wealth

  4. “Pretty boy Mexican” • He defied from the stereotypical image of the “Mexican Boxer who fights with his face.” • Emulated the career path of an African American (Sugar Ray Leonard) masculinities. • How did he rebelled the masculine and machismo ideologies upheld by the Mexican American and Mexican national communities? • “I’m not just any fighter. I work to make my money and I want to live well. But I’m not going out to put on a show…” pg 268 (Playboy Interview)

  5. The TRANSition • In late 2007 when many photos were released of Oscar de la Hoya cross-dressing as a woman via lingerie, make-up accessories, a woman’s hair wig, etc… • Extreme controversy arose due to this, as undergoing such homoerotic actions heavily contradicted the machismo ideologies commonly associated with Latino Boxing.

  6. Masculine Difference • Female Fan Base • What caused this? • Heroic ideal • Star image/Physical Appearance • Meztizaje “cultural syncretism.”

  7. Media Perception & Female Masculinity • http://www.comedycentral.com/video-clips/9wcruw/chappelle-s-show-in-a-gay-world • Reactions • What is female masculinity? • What does this story & video imply about female masculinity?

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