Author

Sarah Dalton

Defense Date

10-24-2011

Graduation Date

2011

Availability

Immediate Access

Submission Type

thesis

Degree Name

MS

Department

Community Counseling

School

School of Education

Committee Chair

David Delmonico

Committee Member

William Casile

Keywords

Educational system, Family system, Lesbian parents, Social system

Abstract

This single case study was created to investigate one lesbian parented family's experiences in family, social, and educational systems to gain perspective on their overall happiness. In depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with two lesbian parents currently raising three children. After data collection and analysis, the researcher constructed six findings based on the primary research questions. The study determined that regardless of minor discrimination in the systems, the parents and their children have positive experiences in their family, social, and educational systems. The parents also offered ideas about political and social changes that would improve their lives. Overall, the study determined that regardless of negative experiences based on their sexual orientation, the parents believe that all members of the family are happy and proud of their family unit.

Format

PDF

Language

English

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