Caregiving involves providing assistance to others who are unable to perform certain tasks independently due to age, illness, disability, trauma, or other factors. It is often associated with an...
Chosen family refers to an alternative arrangement of supportive friends, relatives, lovers, or acquaintances that have been intentionally cultivated to serve as a substitute for traditional family...
Introduction to LGBT Individuals and Chosen Family Support
LGBT people have often faced discrimination, rejection, and marginalization due to their identity, resulting in significant challenges in...
How can queer theories inform ethical negotiation of sexual boundaries in friendships, romantic partnerships, and chosen families?
Queer theory is a field of study that emerged out of feminist,...
Relational Trauma in Families of Origin
Families are the earliest and most fundamental source of human relationships. From birth to adolescence, the family provides children with love, care,...
Erotic subcultures have been exploring new ways to create families, communities, and identities since the beginning of human history. These subcultures include people from different backgrounds who...
There is an increasing recognition that queer kinship and chosen families are significant for contemporary moral philosophy. Queer kinship refers to non-traditional forms of family organization that...
LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus all non-binary gender identities. Family is traditionally defined as a group of people related to each other through blood,...
LGBT populations are known to experience high rates of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression due to social stigma, discrimination, and marginalization they face. Research has shown that...
A family is more than just blood relations; it includes the emotional connection between individuals who share deep bonds and commitment to each other. In this sense, chosen families are essential...