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Mothering as a Lesbian Issue

Beverly K. Evans

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The issues surrounding motherhood present certain dilemnas for the lesbian woman that are not present for heterosexual women. This paper examines mothering issues for lesbian women wanting children, for lesbian women with children from prior heterosexual relationships, for lesbian non-mothers, and for the partners of lesbian mothers. Case examples are utilized to demonstrate various aspects of the conflict and its resolution.

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The issues surrounding motherhood present certain dilemnas for the lesbian woman that are not present for heterosexual women. This paper examines mothering issues for lesbian women wanting children, for lesbian women with children from prior heterosexual relationships, for lesbian non-mothers, and for the partners of lesbian mothers. Case examples are utilized to demonstrate various aspects of the conflict and its resolution.

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The issues surrounding motherhood present certain dilemnas for the lesbian woman that are not present for heterosexual women. This paper examines mothering issues for lesbian women wanting children, for lesbian women with children from prior heterosexual relationships, for lesbian non-mothers, and for the partners of lesbian mothers. Case examples are utilized to demonstrate various aspects of the conflict and its resolution.

Key concepts: Lesbian, Psychology, Gender studies, Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Sociology, Psychoanalysis

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