Native American Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories (Paperback)

Native American Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories presents twenty interviews with Native American adoptees raised in non-Native homes. Through the in-depth interviews they conduct with each participant, the authors explore complex questions of cultural identity formation. The participants of the study represent a range of positive and negative experiences of transracial adoption. Regardless of their personal experiences, however, all twenty respondents indicate that they are supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act and that they believe that Native children should be raised in Native households whenever possible. However, eighteen of the twenty respondents concede that non-Native families can raise Native children to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults. Through the interviews, Simon and Hernandez allow readers to better understand the different experiences of Native American adoptees.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	March 2008
Authors:	Rita J. Simon • Sarah Hernandez
Dimensions:	232 x 158 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	380
ISBN-13:	978-0-7391-2493-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > Adoption & fostering Promotions
LSN:	0-7391-2493-5
Barcode:	9780739124932

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