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Struggle for Identity: Issues in Transracial Adoption
| Length: | 20 min |
| Released: | 2000 |
| Ages: |
College Adult |
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Because of all the upheavals worldwide and the social problems in our own country, many idealistic people are tempted to rescue children through foster care and adoption. But they may not be prepared for the kinds of problems that can arise. This powerful new video brings into focus the issue of race, culture and identity in adoptive or foster families
It is refreshing to hear teenagers speak so candidly about their conflicts and confusions. One African American girl says "My parents are Swedish American and I love my parents, but at the same time... we need to look to black parents to give us the answers." Another girl remembers that as a child she desperately wanted to return to her country. Another young man questions how parents will react when their adopted kids goes through the "anti-white stage." This film will be a useful resource for social workers, psychologists and counselors.
It is refreshing to hear teenagers speak so candidly about their conflicts and confusions. One African American girl says "My parents are Swedish American and I love my parents, but at the same time... we need to look to black parents to give us the answers." Another girl remembers that as a child she desperately wanted to return to her country. Another young man questions how parents will react when their adopted kids goes through the "anti-white stage." This film will be a useful resource for social workers, psychologists and counselors.
"Truly excellent. Every time we view this there are new phrases and insights that make this one of the wisest and most personal video shorts we know of on topics related to transracial adoption."
PACTadopt.org
"The video is powerful and on target. The participants articulate the issues in a manner that invites discussion and reflection."
Al Stumph, Co-author (with Leora Neal), Transracial Adoptive Parenting: A Black/White Community Issue
PACTadopt.org
"The video is powerful and on target. The participants articulate the issues in a manner that invites discussion and reflection."
Al Stumph, Co-author (with Leora Neal), Transracial Adoptive Parenting: A Black/White Community Issue
Communicator Awards, 2008,
Chris Awards, 2007,
Telly Awards, 2007,
Intercom Awards, 2007
Chris Awards, 2007,
Telly Awards, 2007,
Intercom Awards, 2007
