JUNTXS : Centro de Referência e Acolhimento LGBTQ+ em Maceió -AL

Abstract

The so-called LGBTQ+ population suffers daily with discrimination and violence, problems that often happen in the family environment and are aggravated by impunity. In the state of Alagoas, the assistance and shelter services for this group are insufficient and scarce. Thus, this work aims to create a LGBTQ+ Reference and Shelter Center in Maceió - AL. Having as specific objectives to understand the true need of these people to combat prejudice, to contribute to the promotion of respect for sexual diversity and to highlight the importance of discussion about the theme. The methodology adopted was bibliographic research about the history of the LGBTQ+ movement in Brazil and about sexual education, informal interviews with people linked to the cause and the analysis of data on violence suffered by the segment in the country and especially in the state of Alagoas. Furthermore, for the enrichment and substantiation of the architectural project, we carried out reference studies of buildings that provide similar services in Brazil and in the world.