The Intersection of Multiple Minority Identities: Perspectives of White Lesbian Couples Adopting Racial/Ethnic Minority Children

被引:16
作者
Richardson, Hannah B. [1 ]
Goldberg, Abbie E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Clark Univ, Dept Psychol, Worcester, MA 01610 USA
关键词
adoption; intersectionality; lesbian; parenthood; qualitative; transracial; TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION; FAMILY; ADOPTEES; RACE; EXPERIENCES; PARENTHOOD; TRANSITION; OPENNESS; GENDER; GAY;
D O I
10.1375/anft.31.4.340
中图分类号
D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
In order to analyse the salience of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and adoptive status for lesbian adoptive parents, this study examined the challenges and strengths described by 20 White lesbian couples (40 women) who were adopting racial/ethnic minority children from within the United States. Data from two time points (pre- and post-adoptive placement) were analysed qualitatively. Results indicated that the majority of women voiced concerns about raising racial/ethnic minority children in a White privileged' society. Many women reported facing a lack of understanding from others and were aware of multiple layers of stigma. However, having faced discrimination themselves as sexual minorities, many also perceived themselves as possessing unique strengths (e.g., experience coping with stigma). Many women expressed feeling that by drawing on support from their communities as well as their own awareness of and experience with diversity issues, they could prepare their children for the challenges they might face.
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页码:340 / 353
页数:14
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