ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the social network of lesbian mothers, from the social contexts of support or restraint.Method: Descriptive, exploratory study, of qualitative approach, based on the theoretical reference of Social Network, with eight lesbian mothers selected through Snowball technique, using semi-structured interview.Data analysis was performed helen dale samson with IRAMUTEQ software, through Similarity Analysis.
Results: The social network is configured as: 1) Emotional distance and non-acceptance of motherhood by the family members - primary network elements; 2) Interference in the socio-cultural medium for the effectiveness of the mother-child bond - secondary network elements.Final considerations: Social network is grounded on trivialized and negative conceptions that highlight prejudice and disrespect.The discussion of this theme contributes to a greater visibility of those new family arrangements as well as to reduce stigmas e prejudices that pervade the social network components of iphone 14 price chicago these women.