Sexual and Gender Minorities and the “Family Diversity” Paradigm: Toward a Critical Family Sociology Grounded in the “Family as Problematic”

April 30, 2026Kazoku syakaigaku kenkyuOpen Access

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This work examines the limitations of framing sexual minorities' familial practices within the 'family diversity' paradigm and seeks alternative sociological approaches.
Analyzes historical perspectives of Japanese family sociology prior to the 1990s focusing on heteronormative families.
Critiques the 'family diversity' discourse for perpetuating heteronormative standards and inadequately addressing issues of exclusion and discrimination.
Reinterprets existing research on sexual minorities' families as focusing on 'the family as problematic' rather than merely descriptive.
Identifies critical gaps in the 'family diversity' paradigm pertaining to sexual minorities and heteronormative frameworks.
Suggests a shift towards a critical family sociology that better addresses exclusion and discrimination mechanisms inherent in the family construct.

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Critical analysis reveals limitations of family diversity discussions regarding sexual minorities, suggesting alternative approaches.

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Ikuko SUGIURA (2026) studied this question.

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