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Resumen:
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.