Reporter Sara Kiesler takes a look at how references to adoption are and aren't relevant to stories in the media. And given that a third of the US population has adoption experience "within their immediate families," she has some suggestions for how reporters could address the issue with some sensitivity and intelligence.
Adopted: When It Fits, When It Doesn't, and Why [poynter.org via tmn]
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Speaking as one, I think we prefer being identified as Adopted-American.
Actually, like her article states, it's not really ever necessary as a quantifier, except in the privacy of your doctors office.
Another adopted kid chiming in here that it really pisses me off when I see that in headlines. It seems especially prevalent in celebrity stories. Like we all need to know (or care) whether Nicole Kidman's kids are adopted. We get it already - adoption is the new black. Move on.
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