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Acceptable sex selection.

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  • 1Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

The American Journal of Bioethics : AJOB
|January 26, 2002
PubMed
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Government prohibition of preconception sex selection (PSS) lacks justification without evidence of social harm. This commentary expands on arguments supporting the availability of PSS technology.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Reproductive Technology
  • Social Policy

Background:

  • Preconception sex selection (PSS) is a reproductive technology with ethical implications.
  • Existing arguments often focus on potential social harms.
  • The debate on PSS prohibition requires careful consideration of evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To support John Robertson's argument against government prohibition of PSS.
  • To extend the defense of PSS availability.
  • To explore further justifications for allowing PSS technology.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical argumentation
  • Ethical analysis
  • Review of existing literature on PSS

Main Results:

Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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  • The absence of demonstrated social harm is a key factor against PSS prohibition.
  • Further arguments can be developed to defend the availability of PSS.
  • The commentary aims to strengthen the case for PSS access.

Conclusions:

  • Government prohibition of PSS is not warranted without clear evidence of significant social detriment.
  • Continued ethical and philosophical discussion is needed to refine arguments for and against PSS.
  • The availability of PSS technology should be considered in light of its potential benefits and lack of proven harm.