Problem
Discrimination in adoption
Other Names:
Inadequate laws of adoption Nature:
Although the institution of the adoption of children exists in most countries, there are differing views as to the principles which should govern adoption, both in procedure and in legal consequences. The legal status of an adoptive child may be different from that of a natural child, and he may have restricted rights of inheritance. Since the natural mother's or the parents' consent is usually necessary, the adoption process may be hindered, or the parents may reclaim the child later. Some foster parents discriminate when choosing children, often leaving the unintelligent, less attractive, deformed or racially unacceptable children. In rare cases foster parents prove to be inadequate. Others effect a sham 'adoption', acquiring children for a price from poor parents for use as servants or possibly for sexual exploitation.
Broader Problems:
Inadequate lawsDependency of childrenImpediments to adoption of children Narrower Problems:
Adoption of adultsUnsuitable international adoptionsAdoption of children by unsuitable parents Related Problems:
Exploitative personal servicesNon-parental custody of children Aggravates:
Refusal of adoptionUntenable orphan careConfusion of paternityExploitation of childrenDenial of right to inherit propertyTrafficking in children for adoptionInadequate sense of personal identity Reduces:
Childlessness Strategies:
Adopting a childImproving laws of adoption References:
Sachdev, Paul: Adoption: current issues and trendsEekelaar, J and Sarcevic, Petar: Parenthood in Modern Society: legal and social issues for the twenty-first century Subject(s):
Law → Law Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Society → Maternity, paternity
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST