Rainbow Families Need More Sun

Abstract

This chapter dispenses findings and results from different literature reviews done in the area of LGBTQ adoption rights. The topic has been explored through a multilateral approach. Literature reviews of various disciplines like human rights, psychology, sociology, law, and politics have been incorporated to provide a comprehensive picture to the readers. A notable fact is that sexual minority people are capable of adoption and having families. Adoption by LGBTQ community is legal in countries like Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. But genuine effort is needed to legalise adoptions among LGBTQ populations in more nations. Many countries previously open to international adoptions are now raising barriers for interested adoptive parents from other countries. Further focus is given to the future challenges in legalizing LGBTQ peoples' adoption rights, which includes stressors for LGBTQ parents, such as misconceptions about gender and sexual minorities, opposition of strong religious views and laws, and poor economic and education systems of a country.