Tag: LGBT family

Organizers report a recent increase in interest in surrogacy among gay Asian couples, especially in China. A gay parenting “boot camp” will host its first ever event in Asia, in response to growing demand for surrogates, organizers have told Reuters. New York-based non-profit Men Having Babies (MHB) holds events across the globe that, according to its website, has “helped thousands of gay men worldwide become parents,” by offering advice and support. It also adds that while gay men are the target...

Ireland is passing new legislation allowing unmarried couples to apply to adopt. An amendment to the Adoption (Amendment) Act 2017 has been signed, allowing unmarried couples to put forward applications to adopt a child. The changes to adoption laws will commence starting tomorrow (Thursday 19 October). Previously, only married couples were allowed to adopt a child. This was the case whether a couple was gay or straight. With this new legislation, unmarried couples will now be eligible to adopt in Ireland. This is...

“The policies that we’re seeing that are still in place continue to be gendered, and that’s really problematic.” While American businesses have made strides in improving parental-leave policies, many still reinforce the stereotype that parenting is woman’s work. That can leave gay men in dire straits if they decide to start a family. Many gay dads are forced to use workarounds—like saving up sick time and vacation days, using unpaid time off—to care for a new baby. Surrogacy and adoption, the...

A new advert for Google Home features gay dads, and it doesn’t make a big deal out of it at all. The ad for the Google device last for just over half a minute, and shows off its capability to support and recognise multiple users. The couple featured in the ad, Ross and Alex, both ask the device what is happening in their work days. They do this while their kids look on, eating breakfast. In the end, Ross realises he has a...