¿Queerizando la institución familiar? Entre los discursos bio-sociales y las múltiples resistencias

Abstract

This article analyses motherhood(s) from a feminist and queer perspective, trying to answer the question as to what extent lesbian co-mothers reproduce or rather question the heteronormative family model. We begin with a socio- historical revision about the construction of motherhood in Western cultures, including the most relevant contributions made by different feminist perspectives about issues such a as sexuality, reproduction and kinship. The empirical analysis focuses on lesbian couples which have used assisted reproduction techniques in Spain; in order to know their opinions, concerns and dilemmas and gather their voices, we carried out twenty in depth interviews. This study concludes with some proposals the authors' suggest should be looked into, in order to further the analysis, reflections and much needed dialogues about this issue