Queerness is an umbrella term used to describe individuals who identify outside of traditional gender binaries, whether they are transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, agender, bigender, pangender,...
How can philosophical inquiry illuminate the moral significance of queer kinship and chosen families?
Philosophy is concerned with understanding the nature of reality and human existence,...
One of the most important aspects of human life is building meaningful connections with others. These connections can take many forms, including familial bonds between relatives who share DNA or...
There is a growing body of research that suggests that being rejected by one's family can have significant impacts on an individual's mental health. For LGBTQ+ individuals, this can be especially...
Friendship, chosen family, and community are all important aspects of human life that have been explored extensively in philosophy.
Queer philosophies offer unique insights into these topics due...
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 term "chosen family" refers to a group of people who share emotional closeness but are not related through blood ties. This concept is particularly important for individuals in the LGBTQ+...
Emotional Impacts of Chosen Family Loss in Queer Adults
In many societies, chosen families play a significant role in the lives of queer individuals who may have been rejected or cut off from...
The concept of chosen family is becoming increasingly popular among members of queer communities who may experience exclusion from traditional nuclear families due to their identity. Chosen family...
The practice of chosen family is often used to refer to creating a community of support and belonging outside of one's biological family. This can be particularly important for LGBTQ+ individuals who...