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| Title: |
Genograms Redrawn |
| Author: |
Swainson, Mary Tasker, Fiona |
| Appeared in: |
Journal of GLBT family studies |
| Paging: | Volume 1 (2005) nr. 2 pages 3-27 |
| Year: |
2005-03-31 |
| Contents: |
One of the challenges faced by GLBT families is defining and representing family relationships in a way that is not constrained by heterosexist notions of family. This study explores the usefulness of asking lesbian couples to depict family relationships by adapting the genogram (family tree) techniques used in family therapy. Six lesbian couples were asked to construct their own family tree and to comment on the process. Genograms were found to be useful but needed to be redrawn, for example, with tiers and circles rather than traditional symbols. Drawing and redrawing genograms highlighted the importance of acceptance and affirmation versus homophobia and heterosexism in defining family relationships for the lesbian couples interviewed. |
| Publisher: |
Routledge |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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