“Following up on the mothers discussion of a healthy little girl”. Gender dimensions of adoptio
https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6401-2021-1-246-257
Abstract
The article presents the gender dimension of the discourse about adopted children in Russian social networks. Basing on the included observation and textual analysis during 2014–2021, it interprets female (key) and male roles in the adoption/guardianship – from discussing the decision to adopt a child and the search organizing to adaptation; gender wishes of candidates are identified (preference is given for girls). It was found that women are much more involved in the discussion of adopting/fostering than men.
About the Author
М. V. Zolotukhina
Russian State University for the Humanities
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mariya V. Zolotukhina, Cand. of Sci. (History).
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Zolotukhina М.V. “Following up on the mothers discussion of a healthy little girl”. Gender dimensions of adoptio. RSUH/RGGU BULLETIN. Series Philosophy. Social Studies. Art Studies. 2021;(1):246-257. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6401-2021-1-246-257
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