LGBTQIA+: what do the acronym and the movement really mean?

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The acronym LGBTQIA+ and the LGBT social movement are currently well-known terms both by people outside and within the movement. The recognition is due to the place achieved by the LGBT community in politics, the media and public spaces in recent years. However, “being recognized” is not the same as “being understood”. There are still many doubts about the importance of this social movement in Brazil and around the world. summary What is the LGBTQIA+ movement? Why is the LGBTQIA+ movement important? What does LGBTQIA+ mean? What does “gay pride” mean? What is the LGBTQIA+ movement? Popularly known as the “LGBT movement”, this movement of civil and social origin seeks to defend the acceptance of LGBT people in society. It is present in several countries around the world. Although each organized group works to achieve the same goal, the primary focus is on issues of need in their region. The defense of acceptance occurs through raising awareness among the population regarding prejudice against homosexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals, pansexuals, asexuals , and other minority groups.

Guaranteeing integrity is promoted by confronting hatred and discrimination and providing safe places for LGBT people, such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and human rights institutions. The representation of these individuals in different social environments, such as politics and the media, is equally important to combat prejudice. LGBTQIA+ - what the acronym and movement really mean Although the LGBT movement is not a completely organized social movement, people linked to the cause also promote political and cultural actions, such as street marches, academic research and art DM Databases reproduction. Why is the LGBTQIA+ movement important? The LGBTQIA+ movement is of great importance. The prejudice that threatens the quality of life, mental health and physical integrity of LGBT people still exists not only in Brazil, but in various parts of the world. To understand the importance of this social movement, it is necessary to understand some points in the history of LGBT individuals. Discrimination against LGBT people Historically, LGBTQIA+ people have suffered (and still suffer to varying degrees) repression and punishment due to their sexual orientation.



Records show that already in the 13th century, in the empire of the Mongol leader Genghis Kahn, the prohibition of homosexuality was in force in the penal codes and its “practice” was punished with the death penalty. Over the centuries, LGBT individuals have suffered similar persecution in different parts of the world , culminating in acts of extreme violence such as murder, sexual violence and torture. To ensure their safety, many began to follow social norms considered acceptable, repressing themselves sexually, psychologically and emotionally. In the Western world, progress has only been made against the decriminalization of LGBTQIA+ in recent years. In Eastern countries, same-sex marriage and homosexuality are still harshly opposed by legislation and, in some cases, punishable by the death penalty. Therefore, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure the safety, longevity and happiness of these individuals. Furthermore, the portion of society that is aware of the persecution suffered by LGBT people and the laws that combat homosexuality in various regions of the planet is still small, leading us to believe that they were not “very common” in the past.