Adoption | The Rights of Birth Mothers Must Be Protected
The biological mother of an adopted child is commonly referred to as the “birth mother.” In the following viewpoint, Heather Lowe argues that as the adoption industry becomes increasingly profitable, the rights of birth mothers must be protected. Prospective birth mothers are typically uninformed of all their options, rights, and the risks of adoption, Lowe asserts. Many are pressured to terminate their parental rights by child placement professionals who are motivated by personal bias or financial gain. Therefore, she urges that numerous adoption reforms be implemented to protect...
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- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Should Adoption Be Encouraged?
- Chapter 2: Whose Rights Should Be Protected in the Adoption Process?
- Chapter 3: What Types of Adoption Should Be Encouraged?
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Chapter 4: Should Adoption Policies Be Changed?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- Adoption with Clear Familial Boundaries Is Best
- An Open Adoption Policy Is Best
- Adoption Records Should Remain Sealed
- Adoption Records Should Be Opened
- Policies Should Emphasize Family Preservation
- Policies Should Not Emphasize Family Preservation
- The Internet Should Be Used to Recruit Adoptive Families
- Internet Adoption Remains a Gray Area
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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