Shifting Identity: Process and Change in Identity of Aging Mexican-American Males

This article addresses the shift in machismo identity that occurs in Mexican-American male identity and the developmental process and the change in one\u27s role as an elderly Mexican-American man. Socialization of male-ism in Mexican-American boys begins with the cultural expectation that a young boy is and will be a man. There are also explicit expectations that girls should be respected but that, in contrast to boys, girls should be submissive and obedient. This is the beginning of machismo and the separation of being a man versus being a woman. Aging results in a loss of machismo and this is evident by the manner in which elderly males interact with their spouse and adult children. Towards the latter part of life, decision-making becomes a shared process between spouses. Quite often, Mexican-American elderly males are seen accompanying their spouse\u27s at flea markets, garage sales, grocery shopping and even assisting with baby sitting grandchildren

Gary L. Villereal Photo Album

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Army Unit of Service: 1st Cavalry Division; II Field Forces Location of Service: Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; III Corps, Vietnam; Phouc Vinh, Vietnam; Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam; Fire Support Base Buttons, Vietnam; Special Forces Camp Bu Dop, Vietnam; Song Be, Vietnam; Phuoc Luu, Vietnam; Duc Hue, Vietnam Highest Rank: Specialist Five Dates of Service: 1968-1970 Entrance into Service: Drafted Military Status: Veteranhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1024/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Eddie Howell

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Air Force Unit of Service: 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron Location of Service: Vietnam Highest Rank: Senior Airman Dates of Service: 1969-1973 Military Status: Veteranhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1004/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Jose C. Gomez

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Army Unit of Service: 196th and 199th Light Infantry Brigade Location of Service: Chu Lai, Bien Hoa, Vietnam Highest Rank: Specialist Four Dates of Service: 1967-1968 Military Status: Veteranhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1029/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Jose R. Closner

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Army Highest Rank: Sergeant Dates of Service: 1968-1970 Military Status: Veteranhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1031/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Lionel D. Robles

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Army Unit of Service: 1st Infantry Division Location of Service: Phu Vinh, An Loc, Vietnam Highest Rank: Sergeant Dates of Service: 1966-1972 Military Status: Veteranhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1003/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Eduardo Galvan

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Marine Corps Unit of Service: Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Division Location of Service: Demilitarized Zone Highest Rank: Sergeant Dates of Service: 1968-1975 Military Status: Veteranhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1011/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Carlos Suarez

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Army Unit of Service: 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division Location of Service: Dian, Vietnam Highest Rank: Corporal Dates of Service: 1967-1969 Military Status: Veteranhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1006/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Juan Villarreal

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Army Unit of Service: 1st Cavalry Division Location of Service: Vinh Phuc, Bien Hoa, Vietnam Highest Rank: Specialist Four Dates of Service: 1970-1971 Military Status: Veteranhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1016/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Juan Lopez

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Branch of Service: Marine Corps Unit of Service: 9th Amphibious Brigade, 1st Division, 26th Marines Location of Service: Demilitarized Zone Highest Rank: Corporal Military Status: Veteran Service History Note: The veteran was a US Navy Corpsman with the Marines.https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/veterans/1026/thumbnail.jp