In our society, who do we deem worthy of being mothers?
That's a question Dr. Gretchen Sisson asked in her research on adoption relinquishment after abortion denial.
Gretchen Sisson is a research sociologist and author of "The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood." She is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco's Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health. Her work on adoption relinquishment after abortion denial was cited in the dissent for the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs vs Jackson, Women's Health Organization. Sisson's research has been featured in prominent publications including the Washington Post, Time Magazine, the Nation, NPR, New York Magazine, Vox, and Mother Jones. Her extensive expertise centers on the mental, physical, and financial implications for women navigating pregnancy and the complexities of adoption. This knowledge provides critical insights into the intersection of adoption and reproductive rights and is particularly relevant for prospective adoptive parents considering transracial adoption.
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