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Author: April Martin
Publisher: Perennial
ISBN:
Size: 35.51 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 395
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Book Description: A guide to lesbian and gay parenting by a well-known psychotherapist and lesbian parent covers this sensitive issue from a professional perspective. Original. 20,000 first printing. National ad/promo. Tour.

Author: Yvette Taylor
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
ISBN:
Size: 31.89 MB
Format: PDF
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 214
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Book Description: Much current work on lesbian and gay kinship still overlooks the significance of socio-economic status. This book explores the intersections between class and sexuality in lesbians' and gay men's experiences of parenting and the everyday pathways navigated therein, from initial routes into parenting and household divisions of labour, to location preferences, schooling choice and community supports. In a context of international legal changes, this study seeks to situate parents as both sexual and classed subjects, interrogating the relevance of class and sexual (dis)advantages. Frequently lesbian and gay families are positioned at the vanguard of transformations in intimacy while often empirically absent in such declarations: they are misplaced in this dual over-emphasis (as agents of social change) and sidelining (under-investigated when compared to the research on heterosexual families). This book utilizes the concept of social capital, combining a Bourdieusian notion of capital as specifically classed, alongside that evidenced in the 'families of choice' literature. The theoretical opposition of different frameworks of 'social capital' advances class conceptualisations, exploring too the ways that (middle) classed capitals sometimes do not pay off, as a result of occupying non-normative sexualities.

Author: Abbie E. Goldberg
Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
ISBN:
Size: 10.84 MB
Format: PDF, Docs
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 233
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Book Description: "The past several decades have seen increasing controversies over lesbian and gay parenthood. More same-sex couples than ever are becoming parents, building their families while others debate their legal rights pertaining to marriage and parenthood. Against this sociopolitical backdrop, how do same-sex couples transition to parenthood, and what are their experiences as parents? Furthermore, what are the experiences of their children? Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children: Research on the Family Life Cycle provides a comprehensive overview of the research on same-sex parenthood, exploring ways in which lesbian and gay parents resist, accommodate, and transform fundamental notions of gender, parenting, and family. The book takes a family life cycle approach, beginning with research on how same-sex couples meet and build healthy relationships, then describing how and why same-sex couples decide to have children and how they grapple with the changing roles each partner must adopt. Their experiences raising children through young adulthood are explored, including the challenges of interacting with their children's schools and teachers. In the end, the book considers the perspectives of the children themselves-as young adults and adults speak out about their experiences having lesbian or gay parents. Integrating both qualitative and quantitative research, this book incorporates a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, sexuality/gender studies, and human development. It also highlights understudied aspects of same-sex parenting, such as termination of couple relationships. With practical recommendations in every chapter, this book is an indispensable resource for those who research lesbian and gay mental health and family issues, as well as those who provide services to lesbian and gay parents and parents-to-be"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).

Author: Gerald P. Mallon
Publisher: Child & Family Press
ISBN:
Size: 53.73 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 131
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Book Description: This book explores the myths and prejudices that influence attitudes towards lesbians and gay men as parents.It also suggests ways that social workers can more effectively support lesbian and gay adopters and foster parents.

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Size: 49.19 MB
Format: PDF, Docs
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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Book Description: The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.

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Size: 66.92 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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Book Description: The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.

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Size: 54.31 MB
Format: PDF
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
View: 4509

Book Description: The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.

Author: Hayden Curry
Publisher: NOLO
ISBN: 9780873373364
Size: 25.52 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Gay couples
Languages : en
Pages : 344
View: 6350

Book Description: America's estimated 20 million lesbians and gay men need to take specific legal steps to define and protect their relationships in the eyes of the law. This practical guide shows them how to obtain domestic partner benefits, plan for medical emergencies, buy property together, provide for each other at death and understand the practical and legal aspects of having and raising children. Includes living together contracts, sample wills and durable powers of attorney.

Author: Lawrence A. Kurdek
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Size: 76.12 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 123
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Book Description: This essential resource is filled with advice for providing quality social services to gay and lesbian couples. Gay men and lesbians that have formed long-term relationships must often deal with professionals in social services who lack training with regard to the special needs of gay and lesbian couples. Dr. Kurdek and his contributing authors help you amend your lack of training with this book on diverse aspects of gay and lesbian domestic partnerships.

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Size: 69.26 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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Book Description: The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.

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Size: 80.96 MB
Format: PDF, Kindle
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
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Book Description: The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.

Author: Ritch C. Savin-Williams
Publisher: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
ISBN:
Size: 74.92 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 493
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Book Description: This contributed text is for undergraduate or graduate courses in gay, lesbian and bisexual studies and courses on diversity issues taught in a variety of departments. The authors are experts from psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, women's studies, and law. Features: * Developmental focus provides students with a sense of continuity in understanding the life span challenges of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. * Range of topics include perinatal factors in gender identity, issues in sexual childhood identity, perspectives on coming out, ethnic minorities, dating, relationships, families, and law. * Examples from popular culture, interviews, and life histories help students relate to and understand these issues more fully. * Lists of resources, organizations and services, as well as policy recommendations, form a valuable reference guide within the textbook.