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Imagine living your life where you viewed yourself as a feminist. Only to encounter a whole lot of adopted adults who are challenging this narrative by highlighting the structural inequalities that underpin adoption.
When confronted with the voices of a marginalised group (in this case adoptees) there's a tendency to become defensive. Whereas instead of listening and reading, said persons get offended when called out on their privilege and shown research that contradicts their views.
As a white domestic adoptee, I understand I have privilege and its encumbered upon me to listen, read and listen more.
If your brand of feminism leaves marginalised women behind, then you're part of the problem.
If your brand of feminism leaves marginalised women behind, then you're part of the problem.
To reject the view that adoption is not a feminist position based on narrow parameters of feminism (eg white feminism) ignores the realities that many women are faced with.
For example, an article came out recently that showed that the child protection tool used in the decision making process of child removal, was racially biased. American adoptees can talk to the oppression and racist, albeit adoption system in their country.
In Australia, I used to work with parents who identified as having an intellectual disability.Their children were over-represented in child protection!
Our first nation's children are again being removed in record numbers which, if not remedied,will surpass Stolen Generation
Our first nation's children are again being removed in record numbers which, if not remedied,will surpass Stolen Generation
Numerous investigative journalists, agencies like @ACT_ACT & people @roelie_post have shined a light on international adoption and child trafficking. Children literally stolen from poor families.
There's so much info on the rehoming and abuse (including murder) of adoptees.
Research also suggests we are 4 x more likely to attempt suicide.
Research also suggests we are 4 x more likely to attempt suicide.
So when you sit in the comfort of having bio privilege and take umbrage with adoptees, who take the time to discuss very personal accounts ( which sometimes leaves me in tears).
Remember, that you are aligning with our oppressors. Your silence & dismissiveness is complicity.
Remember, that you are aligning with our oppressors. Your silence & dismissiveness is complicity.
Some references.
1. https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12434784?__twitter_impression=true
2.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00NXGIP5U/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
1. https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12434784?__twitter_impression=true
2.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00NXGIP5U/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
3.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007237SSU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
4.
http://www.againstchildtrafficking.org/what-we-do/roelie-post/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007237SSU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
4.
http://www.againstchildtrafficking.org/what-we-do/roelie-post/
5.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B017GH5DNI/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
6. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt6234988/
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B017GH5DNI/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
6. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt6234988/
11. https://velvetbocephus.wordpress.com/2019/10/04/gladneys-birthmother-app-same-game-different-name/
13.
There's so much more research on adoption fuckery. So, when you smugly sit there and say you are pro-adoption, remember that adoption isn't an isolated event. It's a billion dollar industry, which has controlled the feel good bullshit narrative, and you have bought into it.
Finally,
As a start here's what you can do:
Read, listen, read more & listen more, especially to dissenting adoptee voices. There's plenty!
Question & research the inequalities that leave women with little choice (intersectionality).
Think equity.
As a start here's what you can do:
Read, listen, read more & listen more, especially to dissenting adoptee voices. There's plenty!
Question & research the inequalities that leave women with little choice (intersectionality).
Think equity.
