(New Families: Homosexual Conjugality in Contemporary Brazil)
Authors: Luiz Mello
ISBN-10: 8576170760
ISBN-13: 978-8576170761
In the first chapter, the author addresses family diversity in contemporary times and brings the “new families” into focus. The following three chapters examine the Bill, from its creation to the debates in the plenary, with special emphasis on the participation of civil society in the Special Committee. The author also explores the religious perspective, analyzing the position of the Catholic Church regarding homosexual conjugality and parenthood. The book concludes with an overview of the participation of gays and lesbians in the Brazilian political scene.