Chapter
Clarification on Adoption Language
49:14 - 55:21 (06:07)
In a tangent note from the Roe v. Wade episode, the hosts address the use of the phrase "gave up" when referring to adoption and discuss cultural differences in adoption and marriage practices.
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Different cultures have their own unique marriage taboos, and one common practice is the law that requires a widow to marry her brother-in-law if her husband dies, which has been seen in various cultures throughout history.
49:14 - 53:05 (03:51)
Marriage Taboos
Summary
Different cultures have their own unique marriage taboos, and one common practice is the law that requires a widow to marry her brother-in-law if her husband dies, which has been seen in various cultures throughout history.
ChapterClarification on Adoption Language
EpisodeKissing Cousins: A History of Marrying Family
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In a podcast episode about Roe v. Wade, a listener educates the hosts on the terminology used in the adoption community.
53:05 - 55:21 (02:15)
Adoption
Summary
In a podcast episode about Roe v. Wade, a listener educates the hosts on the terminology used in the adoption community. The phrase "gave up" is discouraged as it can have a negative connotation and is replaced with "made an adoption plan."