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viewed as somewhat of a trend because of increased focus on celebrity influencers who
have adopted children from all over the world. Media focus on stars like Madonna and
Angelina Jolie have made international adoption appear purely self-motivated as opposed
to altruistic. Unfortunately, the idea of international adoption as a “trend” has trivialized
this complex system, ignoring the fact that there are prospective parents all over the
country who are seriously considering overseas adoption as a possible way to add to their
families.
Media sensationalism and scrutiny of international adoption has contributed a
great deal toward the stigma underlying the international adoption process. Similar to
other news stories, media coverage of various international adoption issues helps shape
the way in which the public views the issue. A quick search through all of the articles on
The New York Times online reveals the questioning and oftentimes negative slant by
which overseas adoptions is covered:
Questioning International Adoptions
In a guest post, Michele Goodwin, a professor of law and medicine, writes that
international adoption is a system ripe for abuse and exploitation.
Surge in Adoptions Raises Concern in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has become a hot spot for international adoption, but the sudden popularity
comes with risks, officials say.
Korea Aims to End Stigma of Adoption and Stop ‘Exporting Babies’
“South Korea is the world’s 12th largest economy and is now almost an advanced
country, so we would like to rid ourselves of the international stigma or disgrace of being
a baby-exporting country,” Kim Dong-won, who oversees adoptions at the Ministry of
Health, said in an interview. “It’s embarrassing.”
Madonna and Child
Some children's advocates oppose not only this adoption, but international adoption in
general.
Object Description
| Title | Babies without borders: exploring perceptions of international adoption |
| Author | Roberts, Nicole Marie |
| Author email | n.roberts@ymail.com; simplynicolemarie@yahoo.com |
| Degree | Master of Arts |
| Document type | Thesis |
| Degree program | Strategic Public Relations |
| School | Annenberg School for Communication |
| Date defended/completed | 2011-03-31 |
| Date submitted | 2011 |
| Restricted until | Unrestricted |
| Date published | 2011-05-03 |
| Advisor (committee chair) | Floto, Jennifer D. |
| Advisor (committee member) |
Lynch, Brenda Thorson, Kjerstin |
| Abstract | International adoption is an incredibly complex and hotly debated issue. In an effort to understand the roots of the system, the author delves deep into the history of adoption and the transition to international adoption in the United States while examining the perceptions of the system today.; Using public relations techniques, the author offers communication-based recommendations that will help mitigate any stigma so that international adoptions continue without the negative undertones that are often associated with the idea of adopting from another country. |
| Keyword | adoption; international adoption |
| Geographic subject (country) | USA; Greece; Korea; Vietnam; Guatemala; Romania; USSR; China |
| Coverage date | 1939/2009 |
| Language | English |
| Part of collection | University of Southern California dissertations and theses |
| Publisher (of the original version) | University of Southern California |
| Place of publication (of the original version) | Los Angeles, California |
| Publisher (of the digital version) | University of Southern California. Libraries |
| Provenance | Electronically uploaded by the author |
| Type | texts |
| Legacy record ID | usctheses-m3877 |
| Contributing entity | University of Southern California |
| Rights | Roberts, Nicole Marie |
| Repository name | Libraries, University of Southern California |
| Repository address | Los Angeles, California |
| Repository email | cisadmin@lib.usc.edu |
| Filename | etd-Roberts-4524 |
| Archival file | uscthesesreloadpub_Volume26/etd-Roberts-4524.pdf |
Description
| Title | Page 14 |
| Contributing entity | University of Southern California |
| Repository email | cisadmin@lib.usc.edu |
| Full text | 2 viewed as somewhat of a trend because of increased focus on celebrity influencers who have adopted children from all over the world. Media focus on stars like Madonna and Angelina Jolie have made international adoption appear purely self-motivated as opposed to altruistic. Unfortunately, the idea of international adoption as a “trend” has trivialized this complex system, ignoring the fact that there are prospective parents all over the country who are seriously considering overseas adoption as a possible way to add to their families. Media sensationalism and scrutiny of international adoption has contributed a great deal toward the stigma underlying the international adoption process. Similar to other news stories, media coverage of various international adoption issues helps shape the way in which the public views the issue. A quick search through all of the articles on The New York Times online reveals the questioning and oftentimes negative slant by which overseas adoptions is covered: Questioning International Adoptions In a guest post, Michele Goodwin, a professor of law and medicine, writes that international adoption is a system ripe for abuse and exploitation. Surge in Adoptions Raises Concern in Ethiopia Ethiopia has become a hot spot for international adoption, but the sudden popularity comes with risks, officials say. Korea Aims to End Stigma of Adoption and Stop ‘Exporting Babies’ “South Korea is the world’s 12th largest economy and is now almost an advanced country, so we would like to rid ourselves of the international stigma or disgrace of being a baby-exporting country,” Kim Dong-won, who oversees adoptions at the Ministry of Health, said in an interview. “It’s embarrassing.” Madonna and Child Some children's advocates oppose not only this adoption, but international adoption in general. |
