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Chapter 1: Should Adoption Be Encouraged?

Chapter Preface

Adoption Should Be Encouraged

Adoption Should Be Abolished

Adoption Is an Alternative to Abortion and Single Parenting

Adoption Is Not an Alternative to Abortion

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Whose Rights Should Be Protected in the Adoption Process?

Chapter Preface

The Rights of Birth Mothers Must Be Protected

The Rights of Birth Fathers Must Be Protected

The Rights of Adoptive Parents Must Be Protected

The Rights of the Child Must Be Protected

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: What Types of Adoption Should Be Encouraged?

Chapter Preface

Transracial Adoptions Should Be Encouraged

Same-Race Adoptions Should Be Encouraged

Gay and Lesbian Couples Should Have the Right to Adopt

The Need for Clear Guidelines

Gay and Lesbian Parenting May Not Be Beneficial

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: Should Adoption Policies Be Changed?

Chapter Preface

Adoption with Clear Familial Boundaries Is Best

An Open Adoption Policy Is Best

Adoption Records Should Remain Sealed

Adoption Records Should Be Opened

Policies Should Emphasize Family Preservation

Policies Should Not Emphasize Family Preservation

The Internet Should Be Used to Recruit Adoptive Families

Internet Adoption Remains a Gray Area

Periodical Bibliography

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