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Womb Raiders – Celebrities saving ‘Third World’ babies

by Sanjay Sharma
9 Mar 2007 • Comment (0) • Print
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Is ‘adopting’ a ‘Third World’ baby the ultimate charitable act for white western superstar celebrities?

Madonna’s acquisition of a baby from Malawi appears to pale into insignificance in comparison to the enthusiasm of actress Angelina Jolie. She has adopted babies from Cambodia (2002), Ethiopia (2005), and has recently filed to adopt from Vietnam.

Well, finally Jolie’s dedication has been recognised in the film world…

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Womb Raider – staring Angelina Jolie
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For a more serious take on this issue, see the Celebrity Colonialism article

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Sanjay Sharma is a Co-Editor of darkmatter and responsible for the site admin. Currently teaches in the School of Social Sciences, Brunel University, UK.
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