Gay dads
Subtitle: transitions to adoptive fatherhood
By: Abbie E. Goldberg
Series: Qualitative studies in psychology
Publisher: New York University; NYU Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9780814732236; 9780814732243; 9780814708156; 9780814708293
Subjects: Family relationships; Gay fathers
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Acknowledgments; title: Introduction : gay parenthood in context; title: Decisions, decisions : gay men turn toward parenthood; title: Navigating structural and symbolic inequalities on the path to parenthood : adoption agencies, the legal system, and beyond; title: Engaging multiple roles and identities : men's experiences (re)negotiating work and family; title: Kinship ties across the transition to parenthood : gay men's relationships with family and friends; title: Public representations of gay parenthood : men's experiences stepping "out" as parents and families in their communities; title: Conclusion; title: Appendix A: The larger study; title: Appendix B: Procedure; title: Appendix C: Interview questions; title: Appendix D: Participant demographic table; title: Notes; title: Index; title: About the author.