Abstract
The hetero-gay family is a relatively new family configuration that is headed by a heterosexual mother and gay father who conceive and raise children together, although residing separately. This article presents the unique characteristics of hetero-gay families and the potential implications for child development of growing up in a hetero-gay family. Recent research on non-marital motherhood and fatherhood among gay men is used to inform the debate. Comparisons of hetero-gay families to other family configurations help highlight central issues and offer directions for future research.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 85-104 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Journal of GLBT Family Studies |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 2005 |
Keywords
- Family diversity
- Gay fathers
- Hetero-gay family
- Non-marital mothers
- Non-traditional families
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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