Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. Introduction 1
5. 1 Decisions, Decisions 25
6. 2 Navigating Structural and Symbolic Inequalities on the Path to Parenthood 62
7. 3 Engaging Multiple Roles and Identities 95
8. 4 Kinship Ties across the Transition to Parenthood 131
9. 5 Public Representations of Gay Parenthood 167
10. Conclusion 193
11. Appendix A 203
12. Appendix B 205
13. Appendix C 207
14. Appendix D 211
15. Notes 215
16. References 219
17. Index 233
18. About the Author 235