Homonacionalismo e cidadania LGBT em tempos de neoliberalismo: dilemas e impasses às lutas por direitos sexuais no Brasil

Abstract

In this paper we analyze the struggles for the recognition of sexual rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT) in Brazil. Observing the claims of citizenship and human LGBT rights we meditate over rights, democracy and justice from authors Marilena Chauí, Carlos Nelson Coutinho and AlyssonMascaro. We trace an overview of the integration of sexual rights on the global human rights' agenda, retaking the history of conferences and international agreements. We problematize the concepts of citizenship and social policy in times of neoliberalism, relying on Potyara Pereira and using concepts of "recognition with justice","socioeconomic redistribution" and "representation with parity of participation" from Nacy Fraser. We developed a critique of this homonationalism present in the demands for "LGBT citizenship" in Brazil through the contributions of JasbirPuar, Sarah Schulmman and OchyCuriel. We believe it to be possible to engage an anti-capitalist strategy to break with the neoliberal determinations and promote free sexual and gender expression.