Social:Homoaffectivity

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Homoaffectivity is a neologism describing expressions of affection and appreciation between individuals of the same sex. It refers to emotions and feelings that may occur between men or between women, without necessarily implying erotic (homoeroticism) or sexual (homosexuality) connotations.[1] The term is used to distinguish same-sex interactions that carry different implications and contexts. Homoaffectivity has been studied and applied in various fields, including the social sciences — particularly psychology[2] and sociology — as well as law,[3] especially family law, literature studies[4] and theology.[5]

Origin

The first formal studies mentioning homoaffectivity appeared in the early 21st century in the context of analyzing same-sex behavior.

Brazilian jurist and LGBT activist Maria Berenice Dias was the first to coin the term and apply it in the legal field, seeking to reduce the stigmatization of same-sex couples in Brazil who maintain stable and lasting emotional relationships.[6]

The related concept of homosociality is sometimes used for similar purposes, but refers to a broader scope, encompassing all types of interactions among LGBT people regardless of emotional content.[7][8]

Description

Rainbow flag within a heart symbol

Homoaffective practices may include kissing, hugging, any type of physical intimacy in public spaces, holding hands, and affectionate words between persons of the same sex. Such actions can be performed by individuals of any sexual orientation. In other words, two people of the same sex may kiss on the cheek, embrace, or otherwise express mutual affection without necessarily being gay or bisexual.[9] Depending on the social context and historical moment, these practices may be more or less tolerated. The term has also been adopted in gender studies, where it refers to the sense of brotherhood and appreciation one person may feel toward others of the same sex.

A paradox of homoaffectivity is that such behaviors are tolerated differently depending on the perceived sexual orientation of those involved. For example, in many Muslim-majority countries, it is common for two friends regarded as heterosexual to kiss or embrace in public,[10] while similar behavior between two homosexual men is not equally accepted.[11]

The adjective is used by the Brazilian LGBT organization ABRAFH (Brazilian Association of Homotransaffective Families), which articulates demands for the rights of homoparental families.[12][13] The word polyaffectivity,[14][15] describing polyamory or polyfidelity juridically,[16][17] also uses the same suffix.[18][19]

See also

References

  1. ↑ van Eickels, Klaus. "The straight past of a queer present? Mann-männliches Begehren und homosexuelles Verhalten in Kulturgeschichte und Kulturvergleich". https://www.hsozkult.de/event/id/event-98769. 
  2. ↑ Oliveira, Gustavo C.; Sei, Maíra B. (2018). "Homoaffective Loving Bond and Psychoanalysis: A Qualitative Study". Temas Em Psicologia 26 (4): 1803–1817. doi:10.9788/TP2018.4-04En. 
  3. ↑ Bueno, Jose Geraldo Romanello (28 September 2020). "THE LEGAL POSSIBILITY OF ADOPTION BY HOMOAFFECTIVE COUPLES". New Challenges of the Law in a Permeable World. https://www.academia.edu/44186530. Retrieved 10 September 2025. 
  4. ↑ Gomides, Camilo (2016). "Homoaffectivity Exemplified in Dom Casmurro". Emerging Dialogues on Machado de Assis: 181–187. doi:10.1057/978-1-137-54174-1_12. ISBN 978-1-137-54343-1. 
  5. ↑ Fernandez, Jason Keith (10 June 2022). "Responding to the Desiring God". https://politicaltheology.com/responding-to-the-desiring-god/. 
  6. ↑ Massmann, Débora (2012). "A homoafetividade no discurso jurídico" (in pt). RUA 18: 49–64. doi:10.20396/rua.v18i1.8638296. https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/rua/article/view/8638296. Retrieved 10 September 2025. 
  7. ↑ Ridge, Patrick T. (2021). "Full-Frontal Fútbol: macho bodies and homoaffectivity in Martín Farina's fulboy". Chasqui: Revista de literatura latinoamericana 50 (2): 117–138. ISSN 0145-8973. https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=8275051. Retrieved 10 September 2025. 
  8. ↑ Hammarén, Nils; Johansson, Thomas (1 January 2014). "Homosociality: In Between Power and Intimacy" (in EN). SAGE Open 4 (1). doi:10.1177/2158244013518057. ISSN 2158-2440. 
  9. ↑ Ridge, Patrick Thomas (2018). "A "friendly" game Homoaffectivity in Club de Cuervos". The Routledge companion to gender, sex and Latin American culture. London New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis group. ISBN 978-1-315-17972-8. 
  10. ↑ "A Warm Welcome: Traditional Greetings in Arabic in Various Countries". 28 May 2020. https://kaleela.com/en/blog/traditional-greetings-in-some-arabic-speaking-countries/. 
  11. ↑ Whitaker, Brian (21 June 2016). "Everything you need to know about being gay in Muslim countries". The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/21/gay-lgbt-muslim-countries-middle-east. 
  12. ↑ Serejo, Elias Santos; Cal, Danila; Lage, Leandro Rodrigues (2019). "Ação coletiva política e luta por reconhecimento: a atuação da Associação Brasileira de Famílias Homotransafetivas (ABRAFH) na defesa de outras modalidades de famílias" (in pt-BR). Pesquisa Brasileira em Ciência da Informação e Biblioteconomia 6: 85–105. doi:10.21728/logeion.2019v6n1.p85-105. https://pbcib.com/index.php/pbcib/article/view/53044. 
  13. ↑ Uziel, Anna Paula; Amorim, Saulo (2024). "A ABRAFH e a visibilidade de famílias homotransparentais" (in pt). Ciência & Saúde Coletiva 29 (4). doi:10.1590/1413-81232024294.19542023. ISSN 1413-8123. PMID 38655968. https://www.scielo.br/j/csc/a/MJKHbYrTqrLzFMLgfr6bt9j/?lang=pt. 
  14. ↑ Viegas, Cláudia Mara de Almeida Rabelo. Famílias poliafetivas: uma análise sob a ótica da principiologia jurídica contemporânea. http://as1.trt3.jus.br/bd-trt3/handle/11103/28461. 
  15. ↑ Nunes, Danilo Henrique; Lehfeld, Lucas Souza (2018-11-11). "As relações poliafetivas, omissão regulatória e seus reflexos jurídicos nas questões de direito previdenciário" (in pt). Revista da Faculdade Mineira de Direito 21 (41): 225–244. doi:10.5752/P.2318-7999.2018v21n41p225-244. ISSN 2318-7999. https://periodicos.pucminas.br/Direito/article/download/18199/13893/. 
  16. ↑ Chater, Luciana (2015). União poliafetiva: a possibilidade ou não de reconhecimento jurídico como entidade familiar dentro do contexto atual em que se insere a familia brasileira. https://repositorio.idp.edu.br//handle/123456789/1675. 
  17. ↑ Brasileiro, Luciana; Caon, Felipe Varela (2023-11-27). "Famílias poliafetivas e simultâneas como entidades familiares" (in pt). Revista Brasileira de Direito Civil 32 (2): 89. ISSN 2358-6974. https://rbdcivil.ibdcivil.org.br/rbdc/article/view/816. 
  18. ↑ Iotti, Paulo (2016). "União Poliafetiva como entidade familiar constitucionalmente protegida" (in pt). Libertas: Revista de Pesquisa em Direito 2 (2): 2–30. ISSN 2319-0159. https://periodicos.ufop.br/libertas/article/view/418. 
  19. ↑ Padilha, Natália Rodrigues (2016-12-09). A legalidade da união estável poliafetiva no sistema jurídico brasileiro. https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/18597. 



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