ANT 2103 Lecture 1: March 18
13 Feb 2017
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Granting asylum to people being persecuted based on sexual orientation. Homophobia and discrimination on a large scale. Hetero model of family relies on gender difference. Economic difference between men and women does not create equality. Similar challenges as heterosexual couples in creating satisfying relationships. Lesbians are more likely to be monogamous than gay men and value emotional. If they"re out of the closet their relationships are better intimacy more. Donor insemination, children from previous relationship, adoption, surrogacy. Children may have difficulties accessing death benefits, insurance or custody of. In cases of divorce and custody- sexual orientation cannot be considered non-adoptive or non-biological parent. Durability and stability of the parental relationships: commitment and loyalty. Social investments: increased social resources, access to kinship and social support networks, unquestioned parental authority (gay couples have more social support because they create their own supportive community. Relationships characterized by economic independence, concerted efforts to decrease power imbalance in relationships, distribution of gender roles.
