Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. 1. Introduction: Bringing Families of Origin into Focus 1
4. 2. Meanings of Silence and Disclosure 19
5. 3. (Queerly) Carrying on the Family 39
6. 4. Gender and Power across Generations 59
7. 5. Strategic Normativity: Sex, Politics, and Parents 81
8. 6. Siblings and Family Work 95
9. Conclusion 112
10. Appendix A: Naming and Language 121
11. Appendix B: Interviewees 125
12. Acknowledgments 131
13. Notes 133
14. Index 149
15. About the Author 155