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Lesbian Mothers Living Well in the Context of Heterosexism and Discrimination: Resources, Strategies and Legislative Change

universities in Victoria, Australia, e.short{at}pgrad.unimelb.edu.au

Although the heterosexism and discrimination encountered by lesbian women who are mothers can have negative practical, financial, social and psychological consequences, lesbian women and their families frequently thrive. Based on in-depth interviews from the Australian Conceiving the Family: Lesbian Mothers’ Decisions, Experiences and Well-being, and the Current Legal, Public Policy, and Discursive Context project, this article identifies the importance of legislative change in promoting the well-being of lesbian women who are mothers, and presents resources and strategies that some use to live well, resist heterosexism and discrimination and minimise its effects.

Key Words: motherhood • parents • public policies • resilience • well-being

Feminism & Psychology, Vol. 17, No. 1, 57-74 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0959353507072912


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