Queer kinship is an increasingly important topic for academic inquiry because it raises critical questions regarding traditional concepts of family, gender roles, and social responsibility. This...
One of the most pressing issues for queer communities is how they are able to achieve equal rights under the law. Two main approaches have been developed to do this: symbolic legal recognition and...
The topic of gay adoption is a controversial one, and it's still debated heavily today. This debate centers around whether or not the biological nature of childbirth matters when it comes to...
How does same-sex adoption test societal capacity for empathy and flexibility?
Same-sex adoption is a legal process that allows partners to jointly adopt children who would otherwise be unable to...
Psychological Impacts When Adopted Children Face Societal Prejudice Against Same-Sex Parents
The increasing acceptance of same-sex couples raising families has led to a rise in adoptions, but this...
The term "family" can mean many different things to different people, but for members of the LGBT community, it has been traditionally defined in very narrow terms. Historically, the nuclear family...
LGBTQ couples face unique challenges when it comes to navigating their relationships within society's expectations for traditional heterosexual couples. Heteronormativity is the assumption that...
Religious doctrines often influence national policies on same-sex adoption in both overt and subtle ways. These influences can be seen throughout history and across cultures, from ancient times to...
Gender Norms and Parenthood Models Challenged By LGBTQ Families
LGBTQ families are redefining the concept of family through their unique approach to parenting and raising children. In traditional...
Queer families are becoming more common as society becomes increasingly accepting of non-traditional family structures.
There is still much to be done in terms of legal and social acceptance for...