New choices, new families :

Mezey, Nancy J., 1965-

New choices, new families : how lesbians decide about motherhood / Nancy J. Mezey. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008. - xi, 187 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]--181) and index.

At the crossroads -- The historical rise of lesbian families -- Recruiting lesbian participants and collecting data -- Developing mothering desires -- Understanding motherhood -- Negotiating lesbian support networks -- Weighing intimate partner relationships -- Considering the benefits and barriers of work -- New choices, new families.

9780801889998 (hbk. : alk. paper) 9780801890000 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0801889995 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0801890004 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Lesbian mothers.
Lesbians.
Motherhood.
Lesbians--Family relationships.

HQ75.53 / .M49 2008

306.874/308664

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