Lesbians’ Perceived Readiness to Parent
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2013
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886109913504723
Abstract
Women who self-identify as lesbian are choosing to be mothers; such pursuit is full of challenges. Still many lesbian women are making deliberate choices to pursue motherhood. Thus, they are negotiating that choice within a culture which is both heterocentric and homophobic. This article explores the ways women are prioritizing factors influencing their decision to pursue motherhood utilizing phenomenological methods. Findings suggest lesbian women feel perceived parenting readiness is the paramount indicator of parenting readiness. Further, readiness is characterized by emotional and financial readiness, relationship stability, and having adequate sources of support.
Publication Information
Wall, Misty L.. (2013). "Lesbians’ Perceived Readiness to Parent". Affilia: Journal of Women & Social Work, 28(4), 391-400.