Mommy Queerest: Contemporary Rhetorics of Lesbian Maternal Identity »

Reveals how lesbian mothers have been depicted in the media, the legal system, and the academy.

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Thompson (communication, Southwestern U.) looks at 30 years of public debate, analyzing the role that rhetoric plays in the formation of negative attitudes about lesbian motherhood. She considers the differences in how lesbian mothers are portrayed in mainstream and alternative publications. An analysis of child custody disputes reveals the ambivalence of the courts towards lesbian mothers. Finally, Thompson addresses contemporary issues in feminist psychology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)