However, it was later removed from the draft Constitution. In 2018, the National Assembly voted to legalize same-sex marriage, with a constitutional referendum to be held in February 2019. It was not until recently that the attitudes and acceptance towards LGBT people changed to be more tolerant. Therefore, those who did not fit the mold of the societal construct were deemed as either outcasts or as unproductive. During the Revolution the combination of socialism and traditional morality only exacerbated the marginalization of the LGBT community even more. Cuba was rooted on the basis of heteronormativity, traditional gender roles, and strict criteria for moralism. Since pre-Revolutionary times, the LGBT community has been marginalized due to distinct criteria. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Cuba may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. No recognition of same-sex unions (Same-sex marriage pending) LGBT people allowed to serve openly since 1993Ĭonstitutional protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity since 2019
