Ariel J, McPherson D W
Wright Institute, USA.
J Marital Fam Ther. 2000 Oct;26(4):421-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2000.tb00313.x.
This article explores some of the social and clinical issues facing the many different kinds of gay and lesbian families that are becoming increasingly visible in the United States. Research findings are discussed that dispel popularly held myths and stereotypes concerning these families, gays and lesbians as parents, and their children. Clinical vignettes are presented to illustrate issues often encountered in the consulting room, some unique to gay and lesbian families and some common to all families.
本文探讨了美国各类同性恋家庭日益凸显所面临的一些社会和临床问题。文中讨论了相关研究结果，这些结果破除了关于这些家庭、身为父母的同性恋者及其子女的一些普遍存在的误解和刻板印象。文中还呈现了临床案例，以说明在咨询室中经常遇到的问题，其中一些问题是同性恋家庭所特有的，而另一些则是所有家庭共有的。
