From an oppressed citizenship to affirmative identities: lesbian and gay political participation in Portugal.
J Homosex
; 53(3): 65-82, 2007.
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ABSTRACT
In this paper we intend to articulate a multidimensional perspective on citizenship with a psychological understanding of lesbian and gay identities' development in the context of a Southern European country Portugal. We begin by reviewing some legal statements and institutional regulations around gay and lesbian issues and the lack of opportunities for the affirmation of a non-hegemonic (sexual) identity in Portugal. Next, we describe participation efforts developed by the Portuguese LGBT nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the actual results that such efforts already produced in the political and cultural attitudes toward gay men and lesbians particularly, the legal approval of domestic same-sex partnership is emphasized as a symbolic achievement of such political struggle. Finally, we explore the implications of communitarian participation for gay and lesbian identities' development, not just in terms of collective empowerment but also in what concerns individual development and well-being.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Política
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Homossexualidade Masculina
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Homossexualidade Feminina
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Homosex
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Portugal