Gay and Lesbian Parenting

by Deborah F. Glazer and Jack Drescher

Book Overview

Find sources of support for raising a nontraditional family in a straight world The experience of parenting is commonly overlooked in psychological theory, and lesbians and gay men are not typically considered as parents or parents to be. Gay and Lesbian Parenting examines the psychological issues related to developing family and becoming parents for gay men and lesbians. Instead of pathologizing gay and lesbian families, it explores the emotional...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789013509
• ISBN13: 9780789013507
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Worthwhile contribution to the subject

Gay and lesbian parenting is a firecracker of an issue that won't go away even when gays and lesbians are free to raise children. This book is an intelligent examination of the subject, although as others have mentioned, it's not necessarily intended for the "lay" reader. Nonetheless, it's worth reading for anyone interested in the subject...

mistitled but still informative for the right audience

This book should really be titled "Lesbian and Gay Parenting" because the bulk of the book looks at the lesbian experience and the one chapters dealing with gays are looking at a book of fiction. The book is geared toward therapists I'd say because it talks a lot about cases and approaches for the therapist who is trying to help a lesbian couple decide to bring children into their family. Freud is relied on a bit too heavily for my tastes, but hey, I'm not the intended audience.

An intelligent and valuable collection of essays.

"Gay Parenting" examines the challenges and pleasures of parenting for lesbians and gay men. The essays focus on the psychological, legal, and political implications of gay parenting. A diverse range of contributors makes this a well rounded and thought provoking book.