HETERONORMATIVITY AND THE CONTROL OF SEXUALITY AND BODIES IN CHILEAN PUBLIC POLICIES ON SEXUAL DIVERSITY

Abstract

This research analyzes recent public policy measures related to sexual diversity generated in Chile in the last five years. Power positions, versions of sexuality, normativity and gender stereotypes that remain present in this policies are reviewed. From a qualitative perspective, the Critical Discourse Analysis is used to analyze four initiatives generated in the health sector, in the education sector, and in the citizen rights sector. The results show the clear presence of the heteronormative frame and a strong control of sexuality in this policies and laws, something which would difficult the subjects achieving recognition from a position of agency and power.