Diversidade sexual e representações políticas de gênero no campo: Mulheres e LGBTs nas instâncias organizativas do MST (1984-2024)

Abstract

This research addresses fundamental issues in the history of “Movimento dos Rurais Sem Terra”, highlighting the role of women and LGBTs “Sem Terra” in the fight for effective participation in the organic nature of the Movement. Thus, the work covers the time period from 1984 to 2024, following the 40-year history of the MST simultaneously with the process of strengthening the representation of these individuals, through initiatives such as the Women's National Commission, the National Sector of Gender, and the LGBT “Sem Terra” Organization. Taking this theme to a constant dialogue with the academic debates on gender and sexuality, the movement's materials of political awareness and the Oral History interviews carried out, we sought to highlight the trajectory of women and LGBTs in the MST up to the present moment. This process of self-organization, whose central objectives are to internalize the debate on issues of gender, sexuality and affectivity, while confronting distinct forms of discrimination, was articulated with the project of “Reforma Agrária Popular”, which seeks the emancipation of the individuals and to build new and healthy relations in society.