A Lesbian Parented Family's Acceptance and Experiences in Family, Social, and Educational Systems: A Qualitative Case Study

This single case study was created to investigate one lesbian parented family's experiences in family, social, and educational systems to gain perspective on their overall happiness. In depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with two lesbian parents currently raising three children. After data collection and analysis, the researcher constructed six findings based on the primary research questions. The study determined that regardless of minor discrimination in the systems, the parents and their children have positive experiences in their family, social, and educational systems. The parents also offered ideas about political and social changes that would improve their lives. Overall, the study determined that regardless of negative experiences based on their sexual orientation, the parents believe that all members of the family are happy and proud of their family unit.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

Immediate Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Community Counseling

Year dc:date.available

2011

Author dc:creator

• Dalton, Sarah

Contributors dc:contributor

• David Delmonico
• William Casile

• Educational system
• Family system
• Lesbian parents
• Social system

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/452

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-1465