Diversity within lesbians and gay families: Challenges and implications for family theory and research

被引:44
作者
Demo, DH [1 ]
Allen, KR [1 ]
机构
[1] VIRGINIA POLYTECH INST & STATE UNIV, BLACKSBURG, VA 24061 USA
关键词
family theory; lesbian and gay families; sexual orientation;
D O I
10.1177/0265407596133007
中图分类号
G2 [信息与知识传播];
学科分类号
05 [文学]; 0503 [新闻传播学];
摘要
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.
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页码:415 / 434
页数:20
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