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"Put Up" On Platforms: A History Of Twentieth Century Adoption Policy In The United States, Michelle Kahan Sep 2006

"Put Up" On Platforms: A History Of Twentieth Century Adoption Policy In The United States, Michelle Kahan

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Adoption is closely intertwined with many issues that are central to public policy in this country-welfare and poverty, race and class, and gender. An analysis of the history of adoption shows how it has been shaped by the nation's mores and demographics. In order to better understand this phenomenon, and its significance to larger societal issues, this analysis reviews its historyfocusing on four key periods in which this country's adoption policy was shaped: the late Nineteenth Century's 'orphan trains'; the family preservation and Mothers' Pensions of the Progressive Era; World War II through the 1950s, with secrecy and the beginnings …


The Grizzly, April 20, 2006, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Alexis Witt, Marlena M. Mcmahon-Purk, Sarah Keck, Dan Lamson, Lane Taylor, Austin L. Duckett, Ashley Higgins, Alex Ernst, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Matthew Pastor, Dave Marcheskie Apr 2006

The Grizzly, April 20, 2006, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Alexis Witt, Marlena M. Mcmahon-Purk, Sarah Keck, Dan Lamson, Lane Taylor, Austin L. Duckett, Ashley Higgins, Alex Ernst, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Matthew Pastor, Dave Marcheskie

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Tour of Asia Adds Spice to Diversity Week • USGA Meeting Tackles Hate Crimes at Ursinus • Dr. Mel King Discusses the "Power of Love" • Pornography Pastime • 2006 Senior Giving Campaign • Opinions: Diversity Issues at Ursinus College: A Cry for Change; Drawing the Line: Moral Predicament of Abortion, Part III; Diversity Week: Tradition Continues • Bears Lose to Washington • Easter Massacre


The Grizzly, April 13, 2006, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Sarah Keck, Dan Lamson, Kirsten Schuck, Lane Taylor, Katie Perkins, Katy Diana, Alex Ernst, Ashley Higgins, Danielle Langdon, Jay Repko Apr 2006

The Grizzly, April 13, 2006, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Sarah Keck, Dan Lamson, Kirsten Schuck, Lane Taylor, Katie Perkins, Katy Diana, Alex Ernst, Ashley Higgins, Danielle Langdon, Jay Repko

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Relay a Success • New Healthcare Scholarship Available • Lurking Beneath the Skin: Scabies Infection • Day of Museums • Shopping with Eco-labels • Airband a Hit • Opinions: Drawing the Line: Moral Predicament of Abortion, Part II • Importance of CoSA: A Message • Bears Battle Back • Real Deal on Steroids


The Grizzly, April 6, 2006, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Dan Lamson, Allison Emery, Alexis Witt, Johanna Engel, Cecily Macconchie, Lane Taylor, Katie Perkins, Cori Turkowski, Ashley Higgins, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Jay Repko, Michael Graham Apr 2006

The Grizzly, April 6, 2006, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Dan Lamson, Allison Emery, Alexis Witt, Johanna Engel, Cecily Macconchie, Lane Taylor, Katie Perkins, Cori Turkowski, Ashley Higgins, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Jay Repko, Michael Graham

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Gerlach and Murphy Embroiled in Plagiarism Controversy • Edible Book Festival 2006 • Poem-palooza: From Slammers to Dead Poets • Tradition Brings Old and New Friends Together • Competing for a Good Cause • A Taste of Tantric • Once Upon a Time in France • Opinions: Standardized Testing for Colleges?; Drawing the Line: Moral Predicament of Abortion • Playoff Bound in 2006? • Noah Builds Ark Around Baby Gators


The Grizzly, March 9, 2006, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Sarah Keck, Kirsten Schuck, Lane Taylor, Ian Eglinton-Woods, Katie Perkins, S. Ross Doughty, Alex Ernst, David Chamberlain, Brian D. Thomas, Dave Marcheskie Mar 2006

The Grizzly, March 9, 2006, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Sarah Keck, Kirsten Schuck, Lane Taylor, Ian Eglinton-Woods, Katie Perkins, S. Ross Doughty, Alex Ernst, David Chamberlain, Brian D. Thomas, Dave Marcheskie

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Two Juniors Attend C.O.O.L. Idealist National Conference in Tennessee • Celebration of Student Achievement • SPINT: Overview of House Projects • Understanding Abortion • Imperfect World of Auguste Rodin • Kelly Stirs Up Laughs • Marche aux Puces and Other Shopping Advice • Opinions: Letter to the Editor; Gimme Fiction Drips with Musical Ambition; Line Between Personal Offense and Free Speech • Bears Crush Crusaders • Respect!