Diversity within Lesbian and Gay Families: Challenges and Implications for Family Theory and Research
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- David H. Demo, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: This paper describes and discusses diversity among lesbian and gay families along central dimensions of social stratification: gender, sexual orientation, generation, age, race and ethnicity. We examine implications of this diversity for traditional family theories, identify and discuss sexist and heterosexist assumptions of dominant family theories and suggest the usefulness of an integrative approach that combines insights from positivist and post-positivist theories. We conclude by proposing research questions, directions and methods to guide future empirical work, facilitate theory development and enrich our understanding of diverse family forms.
Diversity within Lesbian and Gay Families: Challenges and Implications for Family Theory and Research
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 13, 415-434.
- Language: English
- Date: 1996
- Keywords
- Family theory, Lesbian and gay families, Sexual orientation