Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
“Parenting Is Not a Job … It’s a Relationship”: Recognition and Relational Knowledge Among Parents of Gender Non-conforming Children. |
| Authors: |
Pyne, Jake1 |
| Source: |
Journal of Progressive Human Services. Jan-Apr2016, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p21-48. 28p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Parenting, *Parent-child relationships, Political philosophy, Psychoanalysis, Gender-nonconforming people |
| Abstract: |
Parents of gender non-conforming children encounter substantial conflict as they negotiate their children’s “Otherness.” For decades, a pathologizing service model has advocated clinical correction. In opposition, some parents adopt affirming stances toward their children. This study explored the knowledge underneath this stance, asking parents of gender non-conforming children how they know what they know. Analysis revealed a process of recognition and knowledge of the children’s needs acquired through relationship. Drawing on political philosophy and psychoanalytic theory, I argue that the affirming approach to gender non-conforming children is a non-aggressive response to the “Other” and a justice-based parenting practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
