Blog Post 8

1)       I was thinking about writing on the current Korean adoption law controversy.  This law provides mothers with 7 days to decide whether to keep or relinquish their babies after birth.  I find this issue interesting because it shows how the Confucian, Korean society continues to perpetuate the societal structure.  The disagreement consists mainly between the interests of the mother and child versus that of society.  It seems as though this law would restrict the woman’s right to autonomy by forcing her to make a faster, pressured decision.  In addition it completely ignores the rights of the father.

2)      As I mentioned, I think the woman’s right to autonomy and informed consent are the key issues with this law.  It would be interesting to look at what information these mothers are provided in that 7 day span to see if they are able to make a well-educated decision.

3)      I will probably use some online blogs, and websites which discuss the issues with this law.  It is fairly contemporary so I am not sure whether I will be able to find books or movies on this topic. 

4)      I am probably at an 8 on this topic.  I am really interested by the issue, but if I find another more intriguing topic related to birthmothers I may switch.

5)      For help, I think all I need is a suggestion of possible sources.  I thought of blogs and websites, but it would be nice to have more academic writings. 

Reanna N.