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
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Dalton, S. (2011). A Lesbian Parented Family's Acceptance and Experiences in Family, Social, and Educational Systems: A Qualitative Case Study (Master's thesis, Duquesne University). Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/452