Amatonormativity: Romance as a Social Expectation
Amatonormativity is the assumption that everyone should want and prioritize a central romantic relationship, often treating couplehood as necessary for a complete adult life.
Family Rejection: LGBTQ+ Identity, Minority Stress, and Support
Family rejection is the withdrawal of acceptance, support, or belonging because of a person’s identity, relationships, or self-expression, including LGBTQ+ identities.
Family Affirmation: LGBTQ+ Support, Acceptance, and Belonging
Family affirmation means actively supporting and respecting a person’s identity, relationships, privacy, and self-expression through acceptance, care, and inclusive behavior.
Chosen Community: Belonging, Support, and LGBTQ+ Connection
A chosen community is a voluntarily formed network of people who provide belonging, support, identity affirmation, friendship, and mutual care beyond traditional family structures.
Queer Kinship: Chosen Family, Care, and LGBTQ+ Belonging
Queer kinship describes family-like bonds and care networks created through friendship, partnership, community, co-parenting, and chosen family beyond traditional family structures.