Karen Smith Rotabi: 2 books
Intercountry Adoption
Policies, Practices, and Outcomes
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2016
Intercountry adoption represents a significant component of international migration; in recent years, up to 45,000 children have crossed borders annually as part of the intercountry adoption boom. Proponents have touted intercountry adoption as a natural intervention for promoting child welfare. However,...
From Intercountry Adoption to Global Surrogacy
A Human Rights History and New Fertility Frontiers
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2016
Intercountry adoption has undergone a radical decline since 2004 when it reached a peak of approximately 45,000 children adopted globally. Its practice had been linked to conflict, poverty, gender inequality, and claims of human trafficking, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Hague Convention...