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Non-Heteronormative Reproductive Tactics in Poland

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  • Joanna MizieliÅ„ska

    (Collegium Civitas, Poland)

  • Agata StasiÅ„ska

    (Collegium Civitas, Poland)

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.

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  • Joanna MizieliÅ„ska & Agata StasiÅ„ska, 2025. "Non-Heteronormative Reproductive Tactics in Poland," Sociological Research Online, , vol. 30(1), pages 170-188, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socres:v:30:y:2025:i:1:p:170-188
    DOI: 10.1177/13607804241237339
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