Growing Up in the Gay Shadow: The Impact of Heterosexual Privilege on Children with Same-Sex Parents

Authors

  • Christopher Lamb

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/cjfy21489

Abstract

Same-sex marriage is currently at the forefront of many political debates worldwide, and one of the main concerns for both sides of the marriage debate is the well-being of children being raised in same-sex families. This paper reviews various areas of research in order to discover whether or not children are at a disadvantage if they are raised in a same-sex family. Findings suggest that while children who grow up in same-sex families face unique challenges that would not occur in heterosexual families, the overall quality of life is comparable to that of children in heterosexual families. Negative attitudes toward same-sex couples raising children are related to the presence of heterosexual privilege in society. 

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Published

2014-02-14

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Literature Reviews