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Diversity within Lesbian and Gay Families: Challenges and Implications for Family Theory and Research

David H. Demo

University of Missouri-Columbia

Katherine R. Allen

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

This paper describes and discusses diversity among lesbian and gay families along central dimensions of social stratification: gender, sexual orientation, generation, age, race and ethnicity. We examine implications of this diversity for traditional family theories, identify and discuss sexist and heterosexist assumptions of dominant family theories and suggest the usefulness of an integrative approach that combines insights from positivist and post-positivist theories. We conclude by proposing research questions, directions and methods to guide future empirical work, facilitate theory development and enrich our understanding of diverse family forms.

Key Words: family theory • lesbian and gay families • sexual orientation

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Vol. 13, No. 3, 415-434 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/0265407596133007
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