Since 2004, the Number of International Adoptions Has Dropped Dramatically

question 9

Multiple Choice

Since 2004, the number of international adoptions has dropped dramatically as the flow of children from certain countries shrank. What has caused this decline?

• A) Adoption became more stigmatized after 2004.
• B) The Hague Adoption Convention made international adoption illegal.
• C) International adoption was more closely scrutinized for ethical and legal violations.
• D) Increased access to birth control significantly reduced unintended pregnancies worldwide.

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