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1	Same-Sex Parent Families in France: Past, Present, and Future Griffin, Janna Lee 05 1900 (has links) This thesis contains four chapters. The first chapter gives an overview of the current situation concerning same-sex parent families in France. This involves discussions of the PACS (Pacte civil de solidarité), adoption, and marriage, as well as the societal influences that caused the massive negative response to the Taubira law. The second chapter goes into more detail concerning portrayals of homosexuality in French media throughout the years. There is a focus, however, on one of the earliest portrayals of lesbianism in French literature: The Nun by Diderot. Lastly, the third chapter involves further explanation of the history of homosexuality and same-sex parent families. This chapter explores these ideas specifically in the context of French history, as well as how conditions for same-sex parent families have changed in recent years. The fourth and final chapter presents conclusions of the research. LGBT rights in France same-sex parent families same-sex marriage media representation Diderot's The Nun le mariage pour tous adoption medically assisted procreation PACS Language, General Gender Studies Literature, General Gay-parent families -- France. Same-sex parents -- France. Homosexuality -- France. Diderot, Denis,, 1713-1784., Religieuse.