Chicano Men

I believe that most of the analysis of homosexuality in Mexican American culture is true, but when it comes to using the terms maricon, joto, or puto generally it refers to someone being gay or showing homosexual characteristics. These terms serve the same purposes as the word faggot. It is offensive and a defense mechanism for those who try to put others down to raise their masculinity (make themselves feel in power).

It wasn't until I read this article that I found out what each word meant. I believe that although these word have their individual meaning in short they mean your gay. These words have meaning that are social constructed just like gender.