'A lesbian family in a straight world ': the impact of the transition to parenthood on couple relationships in planned lesbian families Kristal R. O'Neill (Roache), Helen P. Hamer and Robyn Dixon
By: O'Neill, Kristal R
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Contributor(s): Hamer, Helen P | Dixon, Robyn.
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ArticleSeries: Women's Studies Journal.Subject(s): INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS | LGBTIQ+ | PARENTS | FAMILIES | LESBIAN | LGBTIQ+ | SAME SEX RELATIONSHIPS | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Click here to access online
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Women's Studies Journal, 2012, 26(2): 39-53Summary: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experience of lesbian women and their transition to
parenthood, paying particular attention to the impact that this had on their relationship. Eight women were interviewed
across three New Zealand cities. Data was analysed using a general inductive approach (Thomas, 2006).
Queer theory was used as the theoretical framework to interpret findings. Findings revealed that the transition to
parenthood has similarities to that of heterosexual couples. However, lesbian couples experience unique challenges
within their relationship during this transition in relation to key concepts of heteronormativity, homonormativity, biologism, and the queering of parenthood. (Authors' abstract) Record #4027
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Women's Studies Journal, 2012, 26(2): 39-53
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experience of lesbian women and their transition to
parenthood, paying particular attention to the impact that this had on their relationship. Eight women were interviewed
across three New Zealand cities. Data was analysed using a general inductive approach (Thomas, 2006).
Queer theory was used as the theoretical framework to interpret findings. Findings revealed that the transition to
parenthood has similarities to that of heterosexual couples. However, lesbian couples experience unique challenges
within their relationship during this transition in relation to key concepts of heteronormativity, homonormativity, biologism, and the queering of parenthood. (Authors' abstract) Record #4027
