From Here to Maternity: A Review of the Research on Lesbian and Gay Families

Australian Journal of Social Issues Australian Journal of Social Issues, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 541-600, November 2003

60 Pages Posted: 24 Feb 2005

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Jenni Millbank

University of Technology, Sydney, Faculty of Law

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the international psychological and social science research on lesbian and gay parenting and family forms. It asks how this research should be used to inform social and legal policy on same-sex partnership and family recognition, with particular reference to Australian law.

Keywords: Lesbian mothers, gay fathers, same-sex families, relationship recognition, homosexual parents

JEL Classification: K19, K29, K39

Suggested Citation

Millbank, Jenni, From Here to Maternity: A Review of the Research on Lesbian and Gay Families. Australian Journal of Social Issues Australian Journal of Social Issues, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 541-600, November 2003, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=671402

Jenni Millbank (Contact Author)

University of Technology, Sydney, Faculty of Law ( email )

Australia

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