There has been an increased interest in exploring alternative forms of family structures, including those that challenge traditional gender roles and norms. One such example is queer families, which...
The concept of family is often associated with traditional gender roles and heteronormative structures.
Within queer communities, there exists a unique form of family known as "chosen families,"...
The concept of heteronormativity is an integral part of human society, dictating that individuals are either male or female and that these genders have specific roles and expectations within their...
Chosen Families in Queer Communities
Chosen families are informal networks of friends and acquaintances who choose to become family without blood relation. They have been observed in diverse...
What is a queer friendship, chosen family, or networked intimacy, and why does it matter that these different forms of relationship exist? Queer friendships, chosen families, and networked intimacies...
Queer communities have been known to form strong ties and networks that act as an alternative model for familial support systems. These "chosen" families are formed when individuals come together to...
In the realm of literature, the term "queer" refers to works that explore nontraditional gender identities, sexual orientations, and intersections between them. These stories often push against...
Can Chosen Families Serve As Sustainable Social Structures Independent Of Heteronormative Kinship Models?
There has been an increasing interest in exploring alternative family structures beyond...
Queer communities are often defined by their ability to create and maintain unique forms of family dynamics that deviate from traditional nuclear households. While some may consider this practice...
Queer Critique and New Imaginaries
What Forms Might Emerge?
In this essay, I will explore the question of how queer critique can be more than merely reactionary by delving into the possibility...