They don't just come for Machu Picchu’

Locals' views of tourist‐local sexual relationships in Cuzco, Peru

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15099519
AutoresIrmgard Bauer (0000-0002-8305-3700, James Cook University, autor de correspondencia)
Año2008
Volumen10
Número6
Páginas611-624
Fecha de publicación2008-08-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaCulture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13691050802155376
PMID18649199
OpenAlexW2074832647
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas6
Referencias citadas30

Sexual and romantic relationships between local people and tourists have long taken place. Such encounters are not a modern phenomenon, but the potential of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, warrants greater research into the issue. This paper analyses local people's views of local-tourist relationships in Cuzco/Peru. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, participant and non-participant observation and informal discussions. Attraction based on physical difference was reportedly the main trigger for such relationships. Emerging themes discussed include issues of self-esteem, strategies of approach, tourists' motives, emotional involvement and expectations from such encounters. Levels of unprotected sexual behaviour and lack of STI awareness are of sufficient concern to recommend urgent action. Suggestions for sexual health education are made with particular emphasis on targeting local people involved in the tourism and hospitality industries

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