The issue of reproductive rights is a pressing concern for many individuals around the world, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. In some regions, however,...
The term "reproductive technology" refers to a wide range of medical treatments and procedures that allow individuals to become pregnant or have children without traditional intercourse. These...
We must understand that there is a growing tension between queer reproductive autonomy and societal, cultural, and legal restrictions around reproduction. This tension has been present for many...
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Denial of access to reproductive and family-making options for these people has led to several moral consequences that have been discussed...
LGBTQ family life is often filled with paradoxical situations that reflect cultural and moral contradictions about gender roles, family structures, and sexual norms.
Same-sex couples may find...
Queer approaches to bodily integrity and autonomy challenge normative bioethical frameworks and legal standards because they reject the idea that there are universal norms for how bodies and...
Queer parenting refers to the practice of forming families outside of heteronormative systems, where parents may be of the same gender or multiple genders and children are raised in non-traditional...
Queer Conceptualizations of Happiness
Happiness is typically understood within a heteronormative framework that emphasizes monogamy, procreation, and conventionally attractive standards of...
In a heteronormative world, many families are formed through marriage between cisgender men and women who have children together.
For queer individuals, the traditional definition of family is...
The visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ communities have increased significantly, leading to more opportunities for same-sex couples to become parents through surrogacy, adoption, or assisted...