Latino Truck Driver Trade by Johnny Madrigal (9780789008831)
Latino Truck Driver Trade by Johnny Madrigal (9780789008831)
Latino Truck Driver Trade (Book)
Johnny Madrigal Release Date: 21 Feb 2001 Format: Paperback Pages: 242 ISBN: 9780789008831 ISBN-10: 0789008831
The result of the first study on the sexual lives of Central American truck drivers, Latino Truck Driver Trade documents the extent of sexual activities with both men and women, drug use, and prostitution among this population. Honest and revealing, this valuable book uncovers the incredible danger that truck drivers put themselves in by risking HIV infection and why Latin sexual culture does not always define men who participate in acts with other men as "homosexual". Exploring the concept of "machismo" and why truck drivers act very "manly" to avoid being teased or being made fun of, Latino Truck Driver Trade examines the lifestyles of truckers, which many times, are completely opposite of their quiet home lives. Through interviews with truck drivers, this detailed account gives insight into how friends pressure others to perform sexual acts, drink alcohol, take drugs in order to "fit in". Latino Truck Driver Trade examines the behavior of truck drivers and provides suggestions for HIV prevention programs to decrease the spread of HIV that is prevalent among this group.
