same sex couples as pioneers

• how does Giddens see same sex relationships?


  as leading the way towards new family types and creating more democratic and equal relationships
• develop on choice

  -as traditional roles are absent

  -people can base relationships on own views and choices
• Weston


  -found same sex couples created supportive 'families of choice' from among friends, former lovers & biological kin
• Weeks


  -found friendship networks functioned as kinship networks for gay men & lesbians