Non-Heteronormative Reproductive Tactics in Poland

Joanna Mizielińska and Agata Stasińska
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Joanna Mizielińska: Collegium Civitas, Poland
Agata Stasińska: Collegium Civitas, Poland

Sociological Research Online, 2025, vol. 30, issue 1, 170-188

Abstract: In the backdrop of increasing discussions about reproductive normativity for non-heterosexual individuals in the West, this article addresses the distinct challenges faced by same-sex couples in Poland. The country’s pronatalist state policies limit their access to assisted reproductive techniques, fostering heteronormative and exclusive practices. Consequently, non-heterosexual individuals in Poland grapple with the non-recognition of their family bonds. This article explores the inventive tactics employed by LGBTIQ individuals to become parents in a restrictive environment. It analyses the legal loopholes they navigate and the various factors influencing their choices. The study’s results, drawn from a multi and mixed-method research project, contribute to broader sociological debates on family, identity, and reproductive rights, highlighting how non-heterosexual individuals in Poland persevere in forging their paths to parenthood.

Keywords: gay fathers; lesbian mothers; LGBTIQ rights; queer parenthood; queer reproduction; reproductive tactics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/13607804241237339

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