PRESENTATION ON -:

ETHNIC (TRANSRACIAL ) ADOPTION

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PRESENTED BY –

NAME - KUMAR

ROLL NO. – 111

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  INTRODUCTION -:
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 Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting
of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal
parent or parents. Legal adoptions permanently transfer all
rights and responsibilities, along with filiation, from the biological
parent or parents.

 Historically, some societies have enacted specific laws

governing adoption, while others used less formal means
(notably contracts that specified inheritance rights and parental
responsibilities without an accompanying transfer of filiation).
Modern systems of adoption, arising in the 20th century, tend to
be governed by comprehensive statutes and regulations.

 Adoptions are rather known as very touching action, people

who adopts are inspiring and affectionate, but ethnic adoptions
are big problems.
 ETHNIC (TRANSRACIAL) ADOPTION -:
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 Transracial adoption (TRA) means placing a child who is of one race or ethnic
group with adoptive parents of another race or ethnic group.

 Interracial adoption is not inherently the same as transcultural or international

adoption. However, in some circumstances an adoption may be interracial,
international, and transcultural at the same time (or some combination of two of
those).

 Racially and culturally diverse adoption forever changes families and requires a
commitment to lifelong learning. Prior to placement and throughout the parenting
journey, parents who have adopted a child of another race, culture, or ethnic group
must commit to deepening their own understanding of different races, cultures, and
ethnicities in order to support their child or youth’s exploration of their own identity.
 When you think about growing your family through adoption, what are the aspects that stand out to you?
Personality traits?
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Characteristics you hope that your new son or daughter might have?
What about his or her physical features?
Hair. Eyes. Skin color. If you have the heart to adopt a child who has a different skin color, or who comes
from another culture than your own, transracial adoption is a great path to consider. It’s perfectly ok and natural
to carefully consider the many facets involved. Not only does this show that you are committed, but it also
shows your dedication to the process.

 PROS AND CONS OF TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION –:

Pros of Transracial Adoption:

1. EXPANDS CULTURAL VIEWS. Adopting a child of another race and culture can teach you a lot about the rest
of the world. It provides you with the opportunity to integrate yourself into another way of doing things, and
helps you learn how others live.

2. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS -: As you learn to respect your child’s culture, you will discover people and
places you’d never otherwise notice.
3. INSPIRES NEW TRADITIONS AND EXPERIENCES. When you adopt transracially, you’ll want to make sure that
you implement your
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4. EMBRACES CULTURAL DIVERSITY. As we know, racism and prejudice still

exist in our society today. Yet, adopting a child outside of your race is a great
way to help change the world. Love knows no bounds – especially with adoption.
Each and every person should be accepted regardless of skin color, race, culture
or ethnicity.

5. EARLY EXPOSURE -: Transracial adoption allows a child to grow up in a

wonderfully diverse home. The children can experience people that differ from
them, rather than growing up secluded and shielded from the outside world.
Interacting with other races early on prevents children from developing intolerance and bigotry in their future.

CONS OF TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION -:

6. STANDING OUT-: If you adopt a child of another race, it will be noticeable. Particularly if your child has another
skin tone than you. As much as we may wish it, our country is not a color-blind environment. Racism and prejudice,
unfortunately, are still alive and well. While not every family will encounter this, it’s still something important to be
aware of when adopting transracially.