Journal of Marital and Family Therapy · 2000 · 40 citations · 23 references
HumanitiesCounselingSexuality StudiesFamily CounselingFamily StudiesLgbtq StudiesFamily TherapyLesbian StudiesLgbtq Family StudiesLgbtq PsychologyQueer FamilyStigma In FamiliesComing Out In FamiliesGay ParentageLesbian FamiliesLgbtq Parent FamiliesLgbtq+ Couples TherapyNarrative VignettesQueer Parenthood
This article explores some of the social and clinical issues facing the many different kinds of gay and lesbian families that are becoming increasingly visible in the United States. Research findings are discussed that dispel popularly held myths and stereotypes concerning these families, gays and lesbians as parents, and their children. Clinical vignettes are presented to illustrate issues often encountered in the consulting room, some unique to gay and lesbian families and some common to all families.
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