When Jesus Came, the Corn Mothers Went Away: Marriage, Sexuality, and Power in New Mexico, 1500-1846
A detailed historical analysis of marriage, sexuality, and power relations in New Mexico from 1500 to 1846, focusing on indigenous and colonial interactions.
About This Book
This book examines the social and cultural transformations in New Mexico following Spanish colonization.
It explores how indigenous and colonial concepts of marriage and sexuality interacted and evolved over three centuries.
The work analyzes the shifting dynamics of power between Native populations and Spanish authorities.
Through archival research, it highlights the impact of religious and political institutions on personal relationships.
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