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Transracial adoption: 'I've been accused of kidnapping my white child'

Sarah Best

6th October 2020

This story from BBC News explores transracial adoptions.

There are two case studies identified and highlight how challenging it can be for black people to adopt or foster children who are not black. Peter shares a story where a woman accused him of kidnapping his white foster son.

This article could be used for the Families and Households unit.

Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.