The idea that children are better off being raised by heterosexual couples has been widely accepted for generations.
This assumption is now being challenged as more people become aware of the...
How do performances of masculinity and femininity within queer subcultures negotiate authenticity, conformity, and social acceptance, and what tensions arise?
The performance of gender is an...
There is no doubt that all societies have an interest in ensuring their members adhere to norms of acceptable behavior. When these are violated, it becomes necessary for those who break them to be...
In the past few years, there has been a growing debate about whether visible representation of same-sex families can contribute more effectively to social understanding than legislation alone. While...
Queer families are not just limited to those composed of two parents of the same gender, but can also include non-traditional family configurations such as polyamorous relationships and extended...
The concept of family has traditionally been associated with heteronormative norms that dictate that a family consists of a man, woman, and their biological children.
The notion of family has...
Gender is an important part of human identity that defines how individuals perceive themselves and others. It refers to the socially constructed roles and behaviors assigned to people based on their...
Can advocacy focused on legal equality neglect the deeper issues of social and cultural acceptance?
Legal equality is a fundamental human right that ensures equal treatment before the law for all...
The concept of justice is fundamental to any functioning society, but it can be difficult to define and measure. One way to think about justice is as a balance between legality and social acceptance....
Queer marriages and parenting arrangements are becoming increasingly common around the world, challenging traditional concepts of family. These nontraditional families have transformed society's...