
Part One: The Woman Who Invented Adoption (By Stealing Thousands of Babies)
Behind the Bastards
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The Dark Commercialization of Adoption
This chapter explores the unsettling commercialization of adoption in the 1930s, where children were likened to commodities in disturbing advertisements. It highlights the controversial practices of Georgia Tan, who exploited vulnerable families and manipulated the adoption system for profit, resulting in tragic injustices for many mothers. The chapter reveals the ethical implications of these practices and their lasting impact on modern adoption processes.
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