UNSPECIFIED. (2004) Family, community, church and state: Natural parents talking about adoption in Ireland. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK, 34 (5). pp. 621-648. ISSN 0045-3102

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Abstract

This paper documents women's experiences of relinquishing a child for adoption in Ireland. This group have long been silenced and largely invisible. The focus of the research on which this paper is based was to provide a means for the women to share their experiences of the process of concealment and ostracism and to review the socially sanctioned solutions particular to Irish society. The issues that emerge encompass personal, cultural and societal influences and the implications for future policy and practice are explored.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Journal or Publication Title:	BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK
Publisher:	OXFORD UNIV PRESS
ISSN:	0045-3102
Date:	July 2004
Volume:	34
Number:	5
Number of Pages:	28
Page Range:	pp. 621-648
Identification Number:	10.1093/bjsw/bch081
Publication Status:	Published
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/8278

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