LGBT Parenthood and Families

Obitelj i roditeljstvo biološki su i kulturno određene sastavnice društva i želja pojedinca. Primijećen je nedostatak znanstvenih i stručnih radova posvećenih obitelji seksualnih manjina pa ovaj rad donosi pregled istraživanja na temu LGBT obitelji i roditeljstva. Zakonskim priznavanjem i prihvaćanjem prava LGBT zajednice, uključujući i pravo na životno partnerstvo i udomljavanje, odnosno posvajanje djece, zadovoljeni su primarni ciljevi pripadnika LGBT zajednice. U radu se raspravlja o vidljivosti tih zakona u svakodnevnom životu, značaju rodnih uloga i stereotipa te utjecaju istih na razvoj konzervativnog mišljenja, a samim time i na kvalitetu života LGBT obitelji. Cilj je ovoga rada potaknuti daljnja pedagoška i sociološka istraživanja na temu LGBT obitelji, proširiti time znanje društva o seksualnim manjinama te razviti osjetljivost društva prema LGBT zajednici.Family and parenthood are biologically and culturally determined components of modern society and are the primary desires of an individual. With noticeable shortage of scientific and expert studies dedicated to sexual minorities, this article brings an overview of research on the subject of LGBT families and parenthood. Primary goals of LGBT community are satisfied by legal recognition and acceptance of rights, including the right to legal marriage and fostering or adopting a child. This study discusses the use of these laws in everyday life, the importance of gender roles and stereotypes. Also, what influence do the mentioned elements have on developing controversial attitudes towards LGBT families and their quality of life. The aim of this study is to stimulate further pedagogical and sociologial studies and experiments on the subject of LGBT families and with that, expand the knowledge of society about sexual minorities and develop sensitivity towards LGBT community