Living "difference: Lesbian Perspectives On Work And Family Life

Focusing on the impact gender and sexuality have on societal roles, Living "Difference": Lesbian Perspectives on Work and Family Life examines the roles of lesbians in the home, in the workplace, and as parents. Discussing the advantages of female same-sex relationships, this book suggests that these partnerships are able to facilitate more egalitarian ideals for women than heterosexual relationships.

The research and case studies in Living "Difference" will help academics, counselors, and women in same-sex relationships understand the positive aspects of lesbian parenting and the advantages lesbians experience in these households. Although a recent study revealed several advantages for children with lesbian parents, such as an awareness of prejudice against homosexuality and increased moral development, this book informs readers about the discrimination these women receive in the workplace and in society. Without focusing on lesbians as victims or neglecting their differences from other women, Living "Difference" tells the stories of lesbian women who actively construct their lives against "the norm" and find it to be an empowering experience.