Chapter Two. Occupying the Partisan Field: First Door on the Left

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Preface xi
5. Introduction. Hybrid Modernities, Modern Sexualities 1
6. Part I. Frames
7. Chapter One. On Sexual Subjects and Public Spheres 27
8. Part II. Doorways
9. Chapter Two. Occupying the Partisan Field: First Door on the Left 61
10. Chapter Three. The Limits of Liberalization: Entering the Electoral Field 87
11. Part III. Pathways
12. Chapter Four. Advancing Homosexual Citizenship: Brazil’s Early Turn to Legislatures 115
13. Chapter Five. Life at the Margins: Coalition Building and Sexual Diversity in the Mexican Legislature 146
14. Chapter Six. Brazil without Homophobia, or, A Technocratic Alternative to Political Parties 178
15. Conclusion. The Hope and Fear of Institutions 204
16. Acronyms 219
17. Notes 221
18. Bibliography 247
19. Index 287