Featuring a stunning array of images from the National Geographic archive, this photography collection highlights the diverse experiences and stories of women worldwide. Each photograph captures unique cultural contexts, showcasing the strength and resilience of women across different backgrounds. The collection serves as both a tribute and a celebration of their contributions to society, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of women's lives globally.
And Baby Makes More: Known Donors, Queer Parents, and Our Unexpected Families explores the role of the "known donor" in the queer family structure: what happens when would-be dyke moms or gay dads ask a friend or acquaintance to donate sperm or an egg, or to act as a surrogate? A quirky, funny, and occasionally heartbreaking collection of personal essays, this book offers an intimate look at the relative risks and unexpected rewards of queer, do-it-yourself baby-making, and the ways in which families are re-made in the process. With no clear models to follow, these new versions of the queer family are creating their own, addressing questions such as: What's the difference between being a donor and being a parent? What happens to non-biological parents when a known donor is also part of the picture? When and how does biology count-or does it? Why do parents choose known donors, and what happens if things get ugly? And what does all this mean for queer families already facing extraordinary social pressures? The contributors-donors, biological and non-bio parents, and their children-offer provocative, nuanced insights into what it means to be or use a known donor and how queer families are being reconceived to include new roles, new rules, and kinship ties that transcend biology.
The book, first published in 2000, is part of the Routledge imprint, which is known for its scholarly publications. It explores significant themes and concepts relevant to its field, contributing to academic discourse. The publisher, Taylor & Francis, is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in research and education.