Barreras y desafíos de la población afrodescendiente LGBTIQ+ en los espacios de participación social en la ciudad de Medellín, Antioquia
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2025-11-30
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Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios – UNIMINUTO
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Monografía
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Abstract
La investigación identifica que la población afrodescendiente LGBTIQ+ en Medellín enfrenta múltiples formas de discriminación interseccional que limitan su acceso a espacios políticos, educativos, laborales y sociales. A pesar de los avances normativos y de políticas públicas, persisten brechas estructurales que restringen su participación ciudadana y representación política. El trabajo revisa antecedentes internacionales, nacionales y locales, destacando la falta de estudios específicos sobre esta intersección de identidades.
El marco teórico aborda conceptos como diversidad sexual, interseccionalidad, equidad, género y participación social, destacando que la discriminación se sostiene en estructuras patriarcales y racistas. También resalta el papel de instituciones como el Centro para la Diversidad Sexual y de Género de Medellín, que promueve espacios seguros e inclusivos.
El marco normativo incluye leyes como la Ley 1482 de 2011 (Antidiscriminación) y la Ley 70 de 1993 para comunidades afrodescendientes, aunque su implementación sigue siendo limitada.
Metodológicamente, se desarrolla desde un enfoque cualitativo y etnográfico, con entrevistas, grupos focales y observación participativa, permitiendo comprender las experiencias y percepciones de la población. Los resultados muestran una comunidad diversa que combina precariedad laboral, desigualdad educativa y liderazgo resiliente
The research identifies that the Afro-descendant LGBTIQ+ population in Medellín faces multiple forms of intersectional discrimination that limit their access to political, educational, labor, and social spaces. Despite advances in legislation and public policies, structural gaps persist that restrict their civic participation and political representation. The study reviews international, national, and local backgrounds, highlighting the lack of specific research on this intersection of identities. The theoretical framework addresses concepts such as sexual diversity, intersectionality, equity, gender, and social participation, emphasizing that discrimination is sustained by patriarchal and racist structures. It also underscores the role of institutions such as the Centro para la Diversidad Sexual y de Género de Medellín (Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity of Medellín), which promotes safe and inclusive spaces. The legal framework includes laws such as Law 1482 of 2011 (Anti-Discrimination Law) and Law 70 of 1993 for Afro-descendant communities, although their implementation remains limited. Methodologically, the study follows a qualitative and ethnographic approach, using interviews, focus groups, and participatory observation to understand the experiences and perceptions of this population. The results reveal a diverse community that combines labor precariousness, educational inequality, and resilient leadership.
The research identifies that the Afro-descendant LGBTIQ+ population in Medellín faces multiple forms of intersectional discrimination that limit their access to political, educational, labor, and social spaces. Despite advances in legislation and public policies, structural gaps persist that restrict their civic participation and political representation. The study reviews international, national, and local backgrounds, highlighting the lack of specific research on this intersection of identities. The theoretical framework addresses concepts such as sexual diversity, intersectionality, equity, gender, and social participation, emphasizing that discrimination is sustained by patriarchal and racist structures. It also underscores the role of institutions such as the Centro para la Diversidad Sexual y de Género de Medellín (Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity of Medellín), which promotes safe and inclusive spaces. The legal framework includes laws such as Law 1482 of 2011 (Anti-Discrimination Law) and Law 70 of 1993 for Afro-descendant communities, although their implementation remains limited. Methodologically, the study follows a qualitative and ethnographic approach, using interviews, focus groups, and participatory observation to understand the experiences and perceptions of this population. The results reveal a diverse community that combines labor precariousness, educational inequality, and resilient leadership.
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Analizar las barreras y los desafíos que enfrenta la población afrodescendiente LGBTIQ+ en los espacios de participación social en la ciudad de Medellín, Antioquia
Keywords
Participación social, Exclusión social, Racismo, Afrodescendientes, Diversidad sexual, Identidad de género