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Gay dads

Goldberg, Abbie E.

Gay dads transitions to adoptive fatherhood / [electronic resource] : Abbie E. Goldberg. - New York, NY : New York University, c2012. - 1 online resource (251 p.) - Qualitative studies in psychology . - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction : gay parenthood in context -- Decisions, decisions : gay men turn toward parenthood -- Navigating structural and symbolic inequalities on the path to parenthood : adoption agencies, the legal system, and beyond -- Engaging multiple roles and identities : men's experiences (re)negotiating work and family -- Kinship ties across the transition to parenthood : gay men's relationships with family and friends -- Public representations of gay parenthood : men's experiences stepping "out" as parents and families in their communities -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: The larger study -- Appendix B: Procedure -- Appendix C: Interview questions -- Appendix D: Participant demographic table -- Notes -- Index -- About the author.

9780814708293 0814732232


Gay fathers--Family relationships.
Gay fathers.


Electronic books.

HQ76.13 / .G65 2012

306.874/208664