Download or read book Shedding Light on the Dark Side of Adoption written by Marsha Riben and published by THE STORK MARKET. This book was released on 1988 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shedding Light On The Dark Side of Adoption written by M. Riben and published by The Stork Market. This book was released on 1988-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book California Supreme Court Records and Briefs written by California (State). and published by . This book was released on with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Court of Appeal Case(s): F014984 (lead) F015616 F015747 F015986 Number of Exhibits: 1
Download or read book Strangers and Kin written by Barbara MELOSH and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strangers and Kin is the history of adoption. An adoptive mother herself, Barbara Melosh tells the story of how married couples without children sought to care for and nurture other people's children as their own. Taking this history into the early twenty-first century, Melosh offers unflinching insight to the contemporary debates that swirl around adoption: the challenges to adoption secrecy; the ethics and geopolitics of international adoption; and the conflicts over transracial adoption.
Download or read book Adoption Identity and Kinship written by Katarina Wegar and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sociologist Katarina Wegar offers a new perspective on adoption and the search debate, placing them within a social context. She argues that Americans who are embroiled in adoption controversies have failed to understand how much the debate, adoption research, and the experience of adoption itself are affected by persistent social beliefs that adopted children are different from and somehow inferior to children reared by their biological families. Wegar begins by considering the historical and legal development of adoption and of sealed-records policies, showing how kinship ideology, the helping professions, and gender issues intersect to frame adoption policies and the ongoing debate. Drawing on articles in social work and mental health journals, activist newsletters, and autobiographies by search activists, as well as on popular images of adoption portrayed in talk shows and other media, she analyzes the rhetoric to reveal the unconscious biases that exist. She concludes with a discussion of ways in which adoption reformers can avoid perpetuating harmful and confining images of those who participate in adoption.
Download or read book Being Adopted written by David M. Brodzinsky and published by Anchor. This book was released on 1993-03-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like Passages, this groundbreaking book uses the poignant, powerful voices of adoptees and adoptive parents to explore the experience of adoption and its lifelong effects. A major work, filled with astute analysis and moving truths.
Download or read book Journey Of The Adopted Self written by Betty Jean Lifton and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betty Jean Lifton, whose Lost and Found has become a bible to adoptees and to those who would understand the adoption experience, explores further the inner world of the adopted person. She breaks new ground as she traces the adopted child's lifelong struggle to form an authentic sense of self. And she shows how both the symbolic and the literal search for roots becomes a crucial part of the journey toward wholeness.
Download or read book The Stork Market written by Mirah Riben and published by THE STORK MARKET. This book was released on 2006 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth examination of the corruption in the adoption industry; the fine line between black and gray market adoption; scams, coercion and exploitation; international adoption; foster care. Foreword by Evelyn Robinson, author, MA, Dip Ed, BSW. Myths that prevail in adoption primarily to replicate motherhood are examined. Myriad of adoption experts are interviewed and quoted throughout who agree that adoption has changed from being child-centered and altruistic social arrangement to one of finding solutions for the medical problem of infertility, putting the needs of adults, and those who profit from their desperation, before the needs of children who need homes. The conclusion asks if adoption can be fixed - the money aspect removed and government controls and regulations put in place - or abolished in favor of permanent guardianship, or informal adoption that does not involve the issuance of a falsified birth certificate present in current adoption to fortify myths of replicating creation. 284 pages 300 footnotes and indexed.
Download or read book Beggars and Choosers written by Rickie Solinger and published by Hill and Wang. This book was released on 2002-09-18 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1960s and early 1970s, advocates of legal abortion mostly used the term rights when describing their agenda. But after Roe v. Wade, their determination to develop a respectable, nonconfrontational movement encouraged many of them to use the word choice--an easier concept for people weary of various rights movements. At first the distinction in language didn't seem to make much difference-the law seemed to guarantee both. But in the years since, the change has become enormously important. In Beggars and Choosers, Solinger shows how historical distinctions between women of color and white women, between poor and middle-class women, were used in new ways during the era of "choice." Politicians and policy makers began to exclude certain women from the class of "deserving mothers" by using the language of choice to create new public policies concerning everything from Medicaid funding for abortions to family tax credits, infertility treatments, international adoption, teen pregnancy, and welfare. Solinger argues that the class-and-race-inflected guarantee of "choice" is a shaky foundation on which to build our notions of reproductive freedom. Her impassioned argument is for reproductive rights as human rights--as a basis for full citizenship status for women.
Download or read book Adoption in America written by E. Wayne Carp and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2009-12-14 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes research on adoption documents rarely open to historians . . . an important addition to the literature on adoption." ---Choice "Sheds new light on the roots of this complex and fascinating institution." ---Library Journal "Well-written and accessible . . . showcases the wide-ranging scholarship underway on the history of adoption." ---Adoptive Families "[T]his volume is a significant contribution to the literature and can serve as a catalyst for further research." ---Social Service Review Adoption affects an estimated 60 percent of Americans, but despite its pervasiveness, this social institution has been little examined and poorly understood. Adoption in America gathers essays on the history of adoptions and orphanages in the United States. Offering provocative interpretations of a variety of issues, including antebellum adoption and orphanages; changing conceptions of adoption in late-nineteenth-century novels; Progressive Era reform and adoptive mothers; the politics of "matching" adoptive parents with children; the radical effect of World War II on adoption practices; religion and the reform of adoption; and the construction of birth mother and adoptee identities, the essays in Adoption in America will be debated for many years to come.
Download or read book Lost Found written by Betty Jean Lifton and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the obstacles and issues that adoptees, orphans, and foster children face when they have been separated from a parent or denied the right to know their origins
Download or read book Adoption The Gift That Keeps Giving written by Aurora Brooks and published by BabyDreamers.net. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adoption: The Gift That Keeps Giving is a compelling and insightful short read book that explores the profound impact of adoption on individuals and families. With its comprehensive table of contents, this book delves into various aspects of adoption, shedding light on the emotional bonds, legal considerations, and support services associated with this life-changing decision. In Building Forever Families, readers will discover the transformative power of adoption in creating loving and nurturing homes. This section explores the process of building emotional bonds and connections between adoptive parents and their children, emphasizing the importance of creating a sense of belonging within the family unit. Expanding the Definition of Family challenges traditional notions of family by highlighting the diverse ways in which families are formed through adoption. By exploring the benefits for birth parents, this section empowers individuals who choose adoption as a means of providing a better future for their child. Adoption and Sibling Relationships explores the unique dynamics that arise when siblings are brought together through adoption. Readers will gain valuable insights into creating lifelong connections and supporting sibling bonds, fostering a sense of unity and love within the adoptive family. Navigating Dual Identities and Celebrating Diversity delve into the complex journey of adoptees as they navigate their dual identities. This section provides guidance on embracing and celebrating diversity, helping adoptees develop a strong sense of self and belonging. Addressing Trauma and Loss and Parental Support and Resilience shed light on the emotional considerations involved in adoption. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by adoptive parents and the importance of providing post-adoption support to ensure the well-being of both the child and the family. Adoption and Legal Considerations provides a comprehensive overview of adoption laws and regulations, including international adoption and the concept of openness in adoption. This section equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the legal aspects of adoption and maintain connections with birth families. The book concludes with a section on Adoption and Support Services, offering valuable resources and information on post-adoption support and how to support adoptees throughout their lives. Additionally, Frequently Asked Questions address common concerns and provide answers to help readers make informed decisions. Adoption: The Gift That Keeps Giving is a must-read for anyone considering adoption or interested in learning more about the profound impact it has on individuals and families. Its insightful exploration of emotional bonds, legal considerations, and support services makes it an invaluable resource for both adoptive parents and those touched by adoption. Get your copy today and embark on a journey of understanding, compassion, and love This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Adoption: The Gift That Keeps Giving Building Forever Families Emotional Bonds and Connections Creating a Sense of Belonging Expanding the Definition of Family Benefits for Birth Parents Empowering Birth Parents Providing a Better Future Adoption and Sibling Relationships Creating Lifelong Connections Supporting Sibling Bonds Adoption and Identity Navigating Dual Identities Celebrating Diversity Adoption and Mental Health Addressing Trauma and Loss Parental Support and Resilience Adoption and Legal Considerations Adoption Laws and Regulations International Adoption Adoption and Openness Maintaining Connections Emotional Considerations Adoption and Support Services Post-Adoption Support Supporting Adoptees Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?
Download or read book The Bright Side and the Dark Side of Patient Empowerment written by Rocco Palumbo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patient empowerment as a key component in the future of healthcare systems is the focus of this concise in-depth analysis. It begins by defining patient empowerment as a collaborative partnership linking patients, providers, and systems, and examines the roles of health literacy, provider-patient and system-patient communication, and patient-centered care in the empowerment process. Models of positive and negative empowerment identify optimum conditions when patient and provider participate in service design and delivery as well as pitfalls and risks to patient and system when goals and input are mismatched. The book also translates concepts into practice with guidelines for empowerment strategies at the provider and organization levels to improve patient outcomes and system sustainability. Included in the coverage: · Empowering healthcare organizations to empower patients · A re-design of the patient-provider partnership · Patient empowerment: a requisite for sustainability · The risks of value co-destruction in service systems · The need for enlightening and managing the dark side of patient empowerment · Disentangling the relationship between individual health literacy and patient empowerment Straightforwardly written as a call for proactive change, The Bright Side and the Dark Side of Patient Empowerment is an illuminating text for scholars interested in patient empowerment and patient engagement, policymakers and managers operating in the healthcare field, and healthcare and social care providers.
Download or read book Sexual Exploitation of Children Over the Internet written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Civilization of Illiteracy written by Mihai Nadin and published by Dresden University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phenomena related to the transition from a literacy-dominated civilization to one of various means of expression and communication are at the center of his book. The fall of totalitarian regimes, the current structural difficulties of the European Community, the burden of state bureaucracies, the world-wide effort of re-engineering, and the global economy are part of the bigger picture of a necessary development.
Download or read book Parental Kidnapping written by Patricia M. Hoff and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Family written by Mary E. Williams and published by Greenhaven Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology features debate on alternatives to the traditional two-parent family as well as argument about societal changes and reforms that have influenced the family. Joseph Bernardin, Shere Hite, and others address this topic.
