Pojetí rodičovství u matek žijících v stejnopohlavních partnerských vztazích

POLÁŠKOVÁ, Eva. Pojetí rodičovství u matek žijících v stejnopohlavních partnerských vztazích (Mothers living in same-sex relationships: their concept of parenthood). In Zborník abstraktov. Stará Lesná: Sociálne procesy a osobnosť, 2006, p. 34-34.

Basic information

• Original name: Pojetí rodičovství u matek žijících v stejnopohlavních partnerských vztazích
• Name (in English): Mothers living in same-sex relationships: their concept of parenthood
• Authors: POLÁŠKOVÁ, Eva (203 Czech Republic, guarantor).
• Edition: Stará Lesná, Zborník abstraktov, p. 34-34, 1 pp. 2006.
• Publisher: Sociálne procesy a osobnosť

Other information

• Original language: Czech
• Type of outcome: Proceedings paper
• Field of Study: 50100 5.1 Psychology and cognitive sciences
• Country of publisher: Slovakia
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14230/06:00015830
• Organization unit: Faculty of Social Studies
• Keywords in English: lesbian women; motherhood
• Tags: lesbian women, motherhood

Abstract

Příspěvek nabízí prezentaci výsledků z vlastního kvalitativního výzkumu lesbických rodin, který přináší základní vhled do problematiky v českém kulturním kontextu. Autorka shrnuje dosavadní zjištění získaná z rozhovorů s lesbickými páry vychovávající společně dítě (děti), na základě kterých ilustruje specifické aspekty g/l rodičovství v následujících oblastech - motivační činitelé vedoucí k rozhodnutí založit rodinu, přechod k mateřství, copingové strategie, rozdělení a reprodukce genderových rolí.

Abstract (in English)

The institution of family was regarded as the quintessence of stability in an otherwise continuously advancing rate of modern progress. Social science theories today must reflect the uncertainty and social fabrication of this institution. A coherent perspective on family is no longer sustainable either in social science theory or in everyday reality (Možný, 2002). However, some limits remain clearly defined. Their contours are apparently marked by the imperative of mandatory heterosexuality, which “naturally” matches manhood to womanhood; this match is then presented as the ideal form of child-rearing. Families comprising of two people of the same sex seem to oppose this ideal. Nevertheless, the example of such families undoubtedly reflects a series of changes which have been shaping families, mainly throughout the last decades. The main aim of the research project was to explore the phenomenon of Czech gay and lesbian families (e.g., variety of forms, motivation factors, parenting styles, gender roles etc.) and provide a deeper insight into the topic in the national context. The presentation will be focused on arguments, generally shared premises and myths which both support and deny the institution of family. Special attention will be paid to a position of the alternative model of gay and lesbian families related to family discourse. The paper is based on a critical analysis of actual concepts of gay and lesbian families but primarily on own, currently running qualitative research project based on interviews with 10 Czech lesbian couples rearing child/children within their same-sex couple relationship.

Links

• GD403/03/H135, research and development project: Name: Analýza psychosociálních charakteristik české populace z aspektu gender

Investor: Czech Science Foundation, An Analysis of Psycho-social Characteristics of the Czech Population from the Aspect of Gender

• MSM0021622406, plan (intention): Name: Psychologické a sociální charakteristiky dětí, mládeže a rodiny, vývoj osobnosti v době proměn moderní společnosti

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR, Psychological and social characteristics of children, youth and families, development of the personality in the time of changes of modern society