Joanna Mizielińska

Joanna Mizielińska, an associate professor at Collegium Civitas in Poland, investigates the nuances of queer families in Central and Eastern Europe. She discusses how these families defy conventional norms, shedding light on their unique dynamics and experiences in a predominantly heteronormative society. The conversation touches on queer parenthood, the tension between chosen families and origins, and the struggles faced by queer individuals in navigating domesticity. Mizielińska challenges prevailing Western narratives and emphasizes the importance of local contexts in understanding queer kinship.