Adoption Fantasies: The Fetishization of Asian Adoptees from Girlhood to Womanhood (Formations: Adoption, Kinship, and Culture)

Discover a thought-provoking exploration of the complex world of Asian adoptees with Adoption Fantasies: The Fetishization of Asian Adoptees from Girlhood to Womanhood. Authored by Kimberly D. McKee, this book unravels the intertwining narratives of adoption and Asian American identity within the context of US popular culture.

At the center of this captivating read, McKee examines how adopted Asian women and girls are perceived and treated as objects. Delving deep into the sensationalist and fictional portrayals of adoption prevalent in popular culture, this book sheds light on the various expectations adoptees face.

From the idealized depiction of infant adoptees in the collective imagination of white America, to the Asian American fascination with adoption, to the hypersexualization of Asian and Asian American women and girls, McKee leaves no stone unturned. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of academic disciplines including adoption studies, Asian American studies, gender studies, and cultural studies, Adoption Fantasies presents a profound analysis of the mechanisms that shape adoptees' interactions with an audience comprising adoptive parents, families, and even strangers.

Moreover, this compelling critique reveals how media consumption and portrayal influence adoptees' navigation through the complexities of the world. By examining mainstream portrayals such as Modern Family, Sex and the City, and the highly publicized controversies surrounding Soon-Yi Previn and Woody Allen, McKee unveils the disturbing fetishization and commodification of women and girls adopted from Asia and provides valuable insights into their racialized experiences.

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