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Bioethics, children, and the environment.

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    |September 6, 2017
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    Queer perspectives challenge the idea that children are morally problematic. This critique, however, doesn't justify denying lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people access to assisted reproductive treatments.

    Area of Science:

    • Philosophy of Sexuality
    • Bioethics
    • Social Sciences

    Background:

    • Queer perspectives challenge societal norms regarding sexuality and gender.
    • A critique questions the moral and environmental implications of valuing children.
    • This critique extends to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals pursuing parenthood via assisted reproduction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze a queer critique of the value placed on children.
    • To evaluate the critique's implications for LGBT individuals and assisted reproductive treatments.
    • To determine if the critique sufficiently overrides the desire for children or justifies differential treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis of a queer critique of children's value.
    Keywords:
    bioethicschildrenenvironmentethicsgaylesbianqueer

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  • Examination of the critique's impact on LGBT individuals' interests.
  • Ethical evaluation of the critique's conclusions regarding assisted reproduction.

    • Main Results:

    • The critique identifies moral and environmental concerns associated with valuing children.
    • The critique is deemed insufficient to override the interest in having children or justify denying LGBT people assisted reproduction.
    • The critique paradoxically harms LGBT interests in access and equity.

    Conclusions:

    • The queer critique of children's value is ultimately unconvincing.
    • Differential treatment of LGBT individuals regarding assisted reproduction is not justified.
    • Environmental concerns should be addressed without devaluing children or harming LGBT interests.