Queer Kinship on the Edge? Families of Choice in Poland

Queer Kinship on the Edge? Families of Choice in Poland explores how queer families from Central and Eastern Europe complicate the mainstream understanding of queer kinship and families, offering insights from under-represented localities and a multi-dimensional picture of 'families of choice'. Suitable for LGBT studies, sexuality studies, kinship, and Eastern European studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Queer Kinship on the Edge? Families of Choice in Poland delves into the intricate ways in which queer families originating from Central and Eastern Europe challenge the prevailing understanding of queer kinship and families studied in the Anglo-American contexts.

The book serves as a valuable starting point for interrogating prevailing expectations regarding queer kinship and shedding light on the scope and nature of queer kinship across diverse geopolitical locations, as well as the intricacies of queer families' lived experiences. By employing a robust qualitative multi-method approach, the book aims to address the gap in queer kinship studies, which often overlook Polish or broader Central and Eastern perspectives. Through comprehensive case studies and in-depth interviews with diverse members of queer families, including queer parents, their children, and their families of origin, the book explores various aspects of queer domesticity, care practices, family definitions and displays, queer parenthood, familial homophobia, and interpersonal relationships throughout the life course.

This study is of immense interest to scholars and researchers in the fields of LGBT studies, sexuality studies, kinship, and Eastern European studies. It provides valuable insights into the diverse experiences and complexities of queer families in Central and Eastern Europe, contributing to a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of queer kinship and families globally.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032290980