Reflecting on sexual and gender politics: advances, violations and violence in the context of Brazil and Portugal

Abstract

The main purpose of this work is to outline reflections on advances, violations, and gender-based violence in the Brazil-Portugal context. It seeks to challenge debates about the treatment of bodies that deviate from the heteronormative standard in the contemporary state. To achieve this goal, we used qualitative bibliographic and documentary research as a methodology through literature review, document collection, and comparative analysis. We conclude that in the current context, there is an urgent need for alliances to mobilize resistance and combat hate speech that advocates the restoration of Judeo-Christian morality and emphasizes the presence of the LGBTQIA+ population as an enemy. It is necessary to understand that these bodies have the right to life with the possibility of dreaming of possible futures where their bodies are respected and their lives are protected by the state.