Adoption as Liminal Space: Representations of Adoption in Children's Picturebooks.

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Title:	Adoption as Liminal Space: Representations of Adoption in Children's Picturebooks.
Authors:	BURKE, AMY¹ aburke6@twu.edu, ZOCH, MELODY² mzoch@uncg.edu
Source:	Journal of Children's Literature. Fall2023, Vol. 49 Issue 2, p42-55. 14p.
Subject Terms:	Adoption, Adopted children, *Family structure, Adoptive parents, Interracial adoption, Joy, Reminiscence, Cross-cultural studies, International adoption
Abstract:	The article offers information on the concept of liminal space in anthropology, originating from van Gennep's work on rites of passage. Topics include the temporary nature of liminal spaces as transitional or crossing over points, the simultaneous and conflicting emotions experienced in liminality, and the argument that adoption is often experienced as a liminal space.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article offers information on the concept of liminal space in anthropology, originating from van Gennep's work on rites of passage. Topics include the temporary nature of liminal spaces as transitional or crossing over points, the simultaneous and conflicting emotions experienced in liminality, and the argument that adoption is often experienced as a liminal space.
ISSN:	15217779