concept   adoption

13 commonsense assertions
Cultures (13) Canada (1) United States (1) China (1) South Korea (1) Western countries (1) Europe (1) United Kingdom (1) LGBTQ+ community (1) Kenya (1) Nigeria (1) Japan (1) North America (1) Traditional family structures (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 adoption Canada Adoption in Canada is well-regulated and inclusive, with thorough screening procedures for prospective adoptive parents. 16
2 adoption United States Adoption is a widely accepted and legally recognized method for family expansion in the United States. 15
3 adoption China Adoption in China is less common, stigmatized, and influenced by a strong preference for biological children, especially male heirs. 12
4 adoption South Korea Adoption is stigmatized in South Korea due to cultural emphasis on bloodlines and family name continuation. 11
5 adoption Western countries Adoption is a legally supported and accepted way to form a family in Western countries, with regulations and support for adoptive parents. 7
6 adoption Europe Adoption is a legal process in Europe, and societal attitudes towards same-sex couples adopting children differ across countries. 5
7 adoption United Kingdom Adoption in the UK involves legal regulations and assessments and is encouraged for family formation, including by same-sex couples. 5
8 adoption LGBTQ+ community LGBTQ+ individuals and couples encounter legal and social obstacles in the adoption process, despite being qualified and caring parents. 3
9 adoption Kenya Adoption in Kenya involves thorough consultations and cross-cultural practices to address historical injustices. 2
10 adoption Nigeria Adoption in Nigeria is limited, with a focus on extended family care and restrictions for LGBTQ+ individuals. 2
11 adoption Japan In Japan, adoption is less common due to a societal emphasis on bloodlines and family name continuation, and it carries a social stigma. 1
12 adoption North America Adoption is a common way to form families and provide loving homes for children in North American culture. 1
13 adoption Traditional family structures In traditional family structures, adoption by same-sex couples may not be widely accepted. 1