Vivências entre quatro paredes: uma revisão narrativa acerca da homofobia familiar.

Abstract

Homophobia causes implications and consequences in the lives of those who experience it, and can cause lasting harm to homosexuals. However, there is a subtype of homophobia that family homophobia is still made invisible. Despite talking about family prejudice, there is little research aimed at studying this type of homophobia. Therefore, the present article is a qualitative narrative review study that used research articles empirical studies, carried out with homosexuals, to verify how the theme is being portrayed in literature. Based on the descriptors family homophobia and intrafamily homophobia, 10 empirical articles found in the following databases were analyzed: Scielo, PepSic, VHL and Google Scholar. The analysis aimed to discuss the following categories: how is the definition of homophobia and family homophobia is being carried out; Who are these people described in the research; what are the motivations and explanations presented and what are the main consequences. As a result, it was realized that there is still a need for improvement in the characterization of research subjects for better homogenization of data and possible comparison between groups of subjects. It was also observed that few studies use the concept of family homophobia and the explanations presented are based, mainly, in the influence of heteronormativity, misogyny and sexism. Furthermore, in practice of family homophobia prevailed situations of surveillance, coercion and control of bodies, which can generate issues such as: search for financial independence, expulsion from home, suicidal ideation, among others. Therefore, important aspects emerged for a deepening understanding of the phenomenon of family homophobia.