The Orphan Train and Georgia Tann's Legacy

This chapter explores the historical impact of urbanization in post-industrial America, particularly focusing on the rise of orphanhood due to disease and poverty. It highlights the 'orphan train' movement and introduces the controversial figure Georgia Tann, whose manipulative practices changed the landscape of adoption. Through personal anecdotes and case studies, the narrative exposes the stigma surrounding orphans and the troubling ethical dilemmas faced in child welfare during that era.