Gay couples who are forced to live apart from their families due to societal oppression often face challenges when it comes to creating alternative kinship structures. In these situations, they may...
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: Creating alternative kinship structures for gay couples living apart from their families
Chosen family is an alternative form of kinship that has emerged from LGBTQ+ communities as a response to the lack of acceptance, support, and social validation that many queer individuals experience...
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: Redefining family: an exploration of the meaning of relationship beyond biology through chosen families
In many cultures around the world, the concept of family is often associated with biological ties and blood relations.
For members of LGBTQ+ communities, this traditional definition may not apply,...
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: Polyamory, kinship, sexualities: chosen families challenge traditional boundaries
Chosen families have been around for centuries, but their prevalence has increased in recent years. In the past, people who were rejected or estranged from their biological family turned to friends,...
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: Choosing nontraditional family structures for lgbtq+ empowerment & validation
The term "lesbian" comes from the Greek island of Lesbos, where Sappho, a poet who lived around 600 BC, wrote poems that expressed love for women.
Lesbians have existed throughout history and...
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: Uncovering the rich history of samesex relationships: from ancient greece to modern times
Chosen family is an important concept among LGBTQ+ individuals who may find it difficult to form or maintain familial bonds due to discrimination and prejudice related to their sexual orientation or...
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: The power of queer chosen families: how they challenge traditional nuclear families