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The Stork Market
CONTENTS
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter I: Past & Present
History of Adoption Reform
History of Corruption
Chapter II: Motherhood & Myths
Childless Mothers
The “Same As” Myth
Metaphors and Metanarratives
Problems of Pretense
Two Mothers
Snow Job
The “Win-Win” Myth
The “Better Life” Myth
The Rescue Myth
Time-Honored Tales
Chapter III: Relating Respectfully
Chapter IV: Capitalism & Corruption
The Corruption Continuum
Facilitating Adoptions?
Buying Babies: Lack of Regulations
Chapter V: International Intrigue
Bulgaria
Cambodia
China
Guatemala
Korea
Peru
Romania
Russia
Abuse & Sexploitation
Targeting Trafficking
Chapter VI: Dodging Danger
Adopting Parents: Avoid Being Victimized
From Russia, With Love?
Expectant Mothers: Avoid Being Victimized
Carrots and Trojan Horses
Chapter VII: Open & Shut
Match Making
Enforcement or Lack Thereof?
Open Adoption/Sealed Records
Who Opposes Equal Access?
A Promise or a Lie?
Whose Rights?
Chapter VIII: Father Factor
Putative Father Registries
Fighting for Fatherhood
Chapter IX: Preserving Parenthood
Little Lisa
Families First?
What’s the Rush?
Safe Havens?
Tugs-of-War
Family vs Foster
Child-Centered Resolutions
Chapter X: Adopting Alternatives
Social Policy
Chapter XI: Conclusion
Can it Be Fixed?
Implementing Goals
APPENDIX: Sate Laws Regarding Adoption Facilitators
NOTES
INDEX
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