Academic collective of sexual diversity and the critique to institutionalization of the militancy LGBT

Abstract

This text is a result of a study aimed at consolidating and understanding of social phenomena that characterize the dynamics of political action of Academic Collective of Sexual Diversity. The methodological approach basically involves production of data through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. These groups have been a form of militancy critique of the classic LGBT activism. These groups seek to build their militancy trying to break away from the need for a unitary political subject and always try to emphasize the multiplicity and heterogeneity of the subjects that make up the militancy. We can perceive in Brazil the increase of participation of civil society in social policy through participatory institutions. In this context we see a growth in the LGBT movement and increase its legitimacy in formulating public policies for this population. However, such policies by, having to fit a model of “gay” and “lesbian” required by the state, cause mischaracterization of the identity and the exclusion of those who do not fit the hegemonic model of LGBT subject required by public policy.