Narratives of "chosen kinship" are those that describe people's experiences of forming emotional bonds through shared activities and life circumstances rather than biological ties. These stories have...
In many societies around the world, traditional norms regarding gender roles and family structures have been deeply entrenched in people's minds for generations. These norms often assign specific...
In many parts of the world, there are still significant cultural and legal obstacles for individuals who identify as queer to form lasting relationships and have children.
Despite these...
When discussing the concept of parenthood, many people assume that this refers only to biological parents who have conceived and given birth to their children.
There has been increasing...
Adoption can be defined as the process whereby an individual or couple assumes the role and responsibilities of parenthood for another person's child, while providing them with their own home, care,...
The term "family" can mean many different things to different people, but for members of the LGBT community, it has been traditionally defined in very narrow terms. Historically, the nuclear family...
The idea that there is a natural way to form families has been debated for centuries and remains an important part of many societies around the world today. While some argue that this traditional...
Family ethics can be reimagined to prioritize relational care over biological reproduction. This involves shifting the focus from biological children to non-biological connections like adopted...
Transgender individuals may face many obstacles when trying to build families, including societal biases that can lead to difficulties adopting children. Some states still have outdated laws that...