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... > social science subjects > sociology > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and family > lesbian mothering
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and family > lesbian mothering
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and family > lesbian mothering
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and family > lesbian mothering

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lesbian mothering  

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  • Lesbian mothering is defined within heterosexual norms, and at the same time defies those norms. As mothers, lesbians are appraised by heterosexual norms and are expected to adhere to social and moral standards that sustain those norms. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Lesbian Mothering]

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