The Adopting Single Mother: Four Portraits of American Women Adopting from China.

Mannis, Valerie S.

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ERIC Number: EJ625365

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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The Adopting Single Mother: Four Portraits of American Women Adopting from China.

Mannis, Valerie S.

Adoption Quarterly, v4 n2 p29-55 2000

Explored the influences, life experiences, and social factors that made it possible for four women to become single mothers through international adoption. Discusses four themes that emerged from a grounded theory analysis: moral issues; fear and prejudice; agency; and support. (JPB)

Descriptors: Adoption, Influences, Mother Attitudes, Mothers, One Parent Family, Parent Background, Social Influences, Transracial Adoption

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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