Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) individuals have been socially constructed as “family outlaws”, but in relation to partnership and parenting, far-reaching changes have taken place in the last decades, and research has kept an attentive eye on these changes. This chapter introduces the issues regarding families of choice and families of origin. It also introduces the chapters in the book that present research on families of origin and shifting discourses and constructions of family. It also suggests directions for future research and critical thinking.
History
Chapter number
1
Pagination
1-14
Open access
Yes
ISBN-13
9781138829107
Language
eng
Notes
This book was originally published in Journal of GLBT Family Studies
Publication classification
BN.1 Other book chapter, or book chapter not attributed to Deakin