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Sex selection: the case for.

J Savulescu1

  • 1Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC. savulesj@cryptic.rch.unimelb.edu.au

The Medical Journal of Australia
|December 11, 1999
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Sex selection is ethically supported by procreative autonomy, allowing couples to choose their children. Potential harms to individuals or society are not strong enough objections, especially in Australia.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Reproductive Rights
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Procreative autonomy is a key ethical principle in reproductive decision-making.
  • Sex selection is a contentious issue with significant ethical debate.
  • Existing objections to sex selection often cite potential societal and familial harms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the ethical arguments for and against sex selection.
  • To assess the validity of objections to sex selection based on potential harms.
  • To consider the implications of sex selection within the Australian context.

Main Methods:

  • Ethical analysis of procreative autonomy.
  • Review of arguments concerning potential harms of sex selection.
  • Legal and ethical framework analysis in Australia.
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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Main Results:

  • The principle of procreative autonomy provides a strong ethical basis for sex selection.
  • Objections based on potential harm to the child, parents, or society are considered unconvincing.
  • The ethical permissibility of sex selection is particularly supported within Australia.

Conclusions:

  • Respect for procreative autonomy strongly supports the ethical permissibility of sex selection.
  • Concerns regarding potential harms do not outweigh the right to reproductive self-determination.
  • The ethical debate on sex selection should prioritize individual autonomy, with specific considerations for national contexts like Australia.