Adopted Quote by Masha Gessen
“Conceit of the anti-gay law in Russia is to protect children, then the people who have the most to fear are LGBT parents. And sure enough, in conjunction with the homosexual propaganda law, they instituted a ban on adoptions by same-sex couples, or single people from countries where same-sex marriage is legal. That has very scary potential for any LGBT person with adopted kids, because Russian courts practice this particular legal concept called "annulment of adoption." So an adopted child is never exactly the same as a biological child, even if he or she was adopted ten years ago.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, 2023
Russia's anti‑LGBTQ laws claim to protect children, but they endanger LGBT families and adoption rights.
In simple terms: LGBTQ families face legal threats under false child‑protection claims.
Key Takeaway
Support and protect vulnerable families.
Themes
rights
discrimination
family
Mood
urgent
empathetic
Type
advocacy
informational
When to use this quote
- adoption law
- activism
- family counseling
Key Concepts
legal manipulation
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can allies effectively challenge such laws?
- What support systems help affected families?
A Different Perspective
Legal bans can be reversed only through advocacy.
