A produção legislativa voltada ao público LGBT na Câmara dos Deputados do Brasil (1989-2013)

Abstract

The search for the guarantee some rights to people historically marginalized due to sexual orientation gains strength from the promulgation of the 1988 Constitution. Called Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seek, in addition to non-discrimination in various spheres, certain basic rights that would be in a democratic society dictates as the right to form a family (ensuring the welfare or property right, for example) or have a condition befitting the genre they have chosen (strengthening citizenship and dignity to the person). This study conducted a survey and analysis of LGBT demands that emerged in the Brazilian National Congress, through the House of Representatives, highlighting the legislative process regarding the Bills involving this specific population. This particular political demands, caused by pressure articulated for social groups, is caused by the stage of the democratic process, on which are founded the demands of social minorities within the contemporary institutions, as well as the result of a new conception of individual (non-essentialist), which emerged during the twentieth century. It was noticed that there is intense activity in this parliamentary lawmaking in disjointed rule, as well as the strong presence of groups opposed to LGBT policies. It also became clear that traditionally leftist parties appear more favorable to LGBT demands, although the most important guideline to determine the success or failure of certain policies is, as we will discuss in this work, linked to institutional factors.