ABSTRACT
In this chapter, I first sketch the historical context in which lesbian and gay parenting has emerged. I then provide an overview of lesbian and gay parenthood today, including information about the prevalence and diversity of lesbian and gay parenting, and about the legal contexts in which lesbian and gay families live, both in the United States and abroad. I then describe the results of research on lesbian and gay parents and their children, and discuss some resources for lesbian and gay parents and their children. The chapter concludes with a discussion of directions for research and theory relevant to the needs of lesbian mothers, gay fathers, and their children.
