The concept of care refers to a variety of activities that are performed in order to promote wellbeing, health, safety, and survival within communities. This includes providing emotional support,...
Choosing a family is an essential part of human life.
For people who identify as queer, it can be especially complicated. Many queer individuals find themselves without supportive families due to...
In queer relationships, vulnerability is an essential part of intimacy. But what does it mean to be vulnerable, and why are some people more likely than others to experience vulnerability? What...
How do experiences of exclusion from traditional family structures influence the development of chosen families?
When individuals are rejected or abandoned by their biological families, they may...
Queer kinship structures are unique and multifaceted forms of family formation that challenge traditional notions of bloodline and biology. They often involve non-heteronormative gender identities...
The concept of 'chosen kinship' refers to the idea that individuals can choose their own families beyond traditional bloodlines and biological ties. This approach challenges many social norms...
Ethics are the principles that govern an individual's behavior towards others. They can be understood from different perspectives such as cultural, religious, societal, and personal belief systems....
The term "chosen family" refers to groups of individuals who form familial bonds outside traditional blood ties. This is particularly relevant for those who identify as part of LGBTQ+ communities,...
To begin this exploration of how family structures can be reimagined philosophically through LGBTQ+ lived experiences, it is important to define what "family" means in the context of queer theory....
As society becomes increasingly accepting of diverse lifestyles and family dynamics, it is becoming more common to see people form "chosen" or alternative families that are composed of individuals...