Gay Fathers New Revised Edition
In the more than ten years since the first edition of Gay Fathers was published, the gay rights movement has made great strides. The most current research reveals that most gay fathers are good parents, raising healthy, well-adjusted kids. Gays and lesbians have become part of mainstream America and parenting is no longer seen as an exclusive right of heterosexuals. Today, more and more openly gay men are choosing to become fathers.\ Addressing the revolutionary changes affecting gay...
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Revised edition of a collection of real-life stories and up-to-date information that celebrates the power of gay fatherhood. Barret (psychologist, U. of North Carolina) and Robinson (child and family development, U. of North Carolina) offer the most current data concerning the myriad and complex issues of this unique role. Embracing the many types of gay fatherhood, they discuss the many revolutionary changes that have occurred and offer practical guidance for these fathers and their families. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews Affirmative guide details problems and solutions for gay fathers, their families and practitioners. Ranging from statistical to case history views, "coming out" to AIDS issues, Barret and Robinson present an in-depth, practical approach to living with and integrating an alternative parenting lifestyle. Extensive resource guide. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Preface1Introduction and Overview12Gay Fathers: Myths and Realities333The Many Faces of Gay Fatherhood594Children of Gay Fathers815Gay Male Relationships, Spiritual Issues, and Gay Grandfathers1036Parents and Wives of Gay Fathers1297Problems in Studying Gay Fathers153Appendix: Internet Resources169References171The Authors183Index185
\ From the Publisher"For gay men who have struggled to create a family in a world of bias and obstacles, this book is a wonderful tribute to the challenges and joys of parenting. Gay Fathers is a wonderful, honest tribute to fathers who have overcome all odds to make this world a better place for our children, an essential book for gay fathers and those who are considering parenthood." (C. Ray Drew, executive director, Family Pride Coalition)\ "Gay Fathers, which was a wonderful contribution to the development of knowledge about gay men when it was first printed a decade ago, is even better in its new and revised form. Utilizing rich case examples, Bob Barret and Bryan Robinson give voice to a group that has for too long been ignored. In their examination of the many faces of gay fatherhood, the authors permit the reader to fully consider the complexity of what it means to be a gay father." (Gerald P. Mallon, assistant professor, Hunter College School of Social Work, New York)\ \ \ \ \ \ BooknewsAffirmative guide details problems and solutions for gay fathers, their families and practitioners. Ranging from statistical to case history views, "coming out" to AIDS issues, Barret and Robinson present an in-depth, practical approach to living with and integrating an alternative parenting lifestyle. Extensive resource guide. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
