What Moral, Social, and Legal Dilemmas Arise in LGBTQ Surrogacy and Alternative Family Creation?
Surrogacy is a method of reproduction whereby a woman carries and gives birth to a child for...
There has been an increased recognition of alternative family structures within LGBTQ+ communities, including non-traditional arrangements such as polyamory, open relationships, and queer kinship...
The topic of parenting is one that has been subject to many cultural norms and beliefs throughout history. One such belief is the idea that children need both a mother and father figure in order to...
Chosen queer families are nontraditional family units made up of people who identify as LGBTQ+. These families may be formed through various means, such as adoption, surrogacy, fostering, or...
Schools reinforce heteronormativity in several ways. They create an environment where students learn that there is only one way to be, which is heterosexual. This can happen through explicit and...
The way that queer families navigate heteronormative social structures is an ongoing challenge for many members of LGBTQ+ communities. Heterosexual relationships have been held up as the standard...
Throughout history, family has been considered to be an essential institution for providing support, care, love, and guidance to individuals.
The traditional definition of family is limited to...
Queer marriage is an increasingly recognized form of relationship among same-sex partners that has gained legal recognition and acceptance in many countries worldwide. It refers to a legal union...