CISHETERONORMATIVITY AS A SOCIAL FACT

ORIGIN AND SUPPORT OF LGBTPHOBIA

Abstract

A present work consists of a narrative review of the literature and had as its main objective to analyze the concept of cisheteronormativity as a Social Fact, from durkheimian´s sociology theory, and, therefore, the origin and support of prejudice against the non-normative, the cis-heteronormative, that is, the LGBTphobia. According to the french thinker Durkheim, Social Facts are cultural norms imposed on all individuals – affecting them behaviorally, mentally and emotionally – and are characterized by their coerciveness and aversiveness to those who do not fit into such norms. Therefore, the present study argues that cisheterosexuality is the originating and perpetuating social factor (through different social institutions) of LGBTphobia. Thus, it is not enough just to combat discrimination against LGBTQIA´s people, through public policies and psychoeducation campaigns; it is essential to problematize and make the cis-heteronormative sociocultural model in force more flexible, because only with the change of this Social Fact will it be possible to reduce the social discrimination suffered by individuals “not adjusted” to it, LGBTphobia.