What is ethics?

Ethics is defined as the "well founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do."  This can range from simple judgments from right and wrong such as as cheating to more complex, controversial issues like stem cell research.  Many times, the ethical standards are determined by the society, time period, and personal values.  An ethical dilemma is a struggle between two conflicting "moral imperatives."  There is never a universal right answer to these issues.  However, personal and societal context can lead to assessing the more acceptable conclusion.
There are many ethical dilemmas that pertain to adoption.  Adoption in itself is an ethical issue whether it is moral to displace children from their homes and biological families.  The ethical issues copious.  Key issues are highlighted below.

• Transracial adoption
• Cost of Adoption
• International Adoption
• Open Adoption
• Open Records
• GLBT Adoption

These issues will be explored throughout this blog as well as reactions towards specific books and articles discussing the ethical issues of adoption.

Until next time,
Sarah, Rachel, Aly & Reanna