Trans and Non-binary Parents Challenge Traditional Gender Roles in Parenting

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Paper Summary

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This UK study explored how societal assumptions about gender and parenting affect trans and non-binary parents. Parents with diverse gender identities felt impacted differently by these assumptions, with trans women excluded from traditional motherhood and non-binary parents facing misunderstanding. However, all participants worked to transcend these norms, creating new ways of parenting.

Explain Like I'm Five

Trans and non-binary parents face unique challenges due to traditional ideas about moms and dads, but they create new ways of parenting that challenge those ideas.

Possible Conflicts of Interest

None identified

Identified Limitations

Limited generalizability

The sample was majority white and UK-based, which limits the generalizability of findings to other ethnic groups and countries with different legal and social contexts.

Small Sample Size

The study included only 13 participants, which is a relatively small sample size. While this allowed for in-depth qualitative analysis, it limits the generalizability of the findings.

Self-selection bias

Participants were recruited through social media and snowballing. This may have led to a sample that is not representative of the broader population of trans and non-binary parents, as those who are more open and comfortable discussing their experiences may be more likely to participate.

Rating Explanation

This is a strong qualitative study that explores a timely and important topic. While the small sample size and potential for self-selection bias limit the generalizability of the findings, the in-depth analysis and unique focus on the experiences of trans and non-binary parents make a valuable contribution to the field.

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Topic Hierarchy

Domain: Social Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Subfield: Gender Studies

File Information

Original Title: Beyond Mum and Dad: Gendered Assumptions about Parenting and the Experiences of Trans and/or Non-Binary Parents in the UK

Uploaded: September 03, 2025 at 06:21 PM

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