The concept of family is usually associated with a heterosexual couple and their children. But this definition has been challenged by the rise of nontraditional families that include same-sex...
In many LGBT communities, there is a strong emphasis on creating families through friendships and partnerships outside of biological or blood ties. This concept has challenged traditional notions of...
There has been an increasing recognition of the importance of nontraditional families and their impact on society. Queer parenting is one such family form that has challenged traditional...
How can queer perspectives inform the moral evaluation of family participation in social justice and activism?
Queerness is about more than just sexual orientation or gender identity; it's also...
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...
Queer temporality refers to the understanding of time that challenges conventional concepts of linear progression and emphasizes the importance of non-chronological narratives, discontinuities, and...
A chosen family network refers to a group of individuals who form a supportive community outside of their biological families. These groups are often created through shared interests, values, or...
Chosen family is an alternative form of kinship that has emerged from LGBTQ+ communities as a response to the lack of acceptance, support, and social validation that many queer individuals experience...
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,...