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Biogenetic ties and parent-child relationships: The misplaced critique
1Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
Bioethics
|August 8, 2019
Summary
Same-sex couples should have equitable access to assisted reproductive treatments (ARTs) for genetic relatedness, as moral commitment, not just biology, defines parenthood. Skepticism about ARTs for these couples is misplaced and inequitable.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Reproductive Medicine
- Family Law
Background:
- The principle that moral commitment, not biogenetic relatedness, should define parental relationships is a bioethical standard.
- This standard has been controversially applied to question assisted reproductive treatments (ARTs) for same-sex couples.
- Skepticism regarding ART access and novel fertility research for same-sex couples is examined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To challenge the bioethical skepticism surrounding ART access for same-sex couples.
- To argue for equitable access to existing and novel ARTs for same-sex couples.
- To re-evaluate the concept of 'biologism' in the context of diverse family structures.
Main Methods:
- Ethical analysis of bioethical principles.
- Examination of legal and social equity concerning reproductive technologies.
- Critique of the 'biologism' argument in family formation.
Main Results:
- Denying same-sex couples access to ARTs or genetic relatedness is ethically unjustified.
- Equity and access principles support same-sex couples' entitlement to genetic connections with their children.
- The impact of same-sex couples on 'biologism' is minimal compared to societal norms.
Conclusions:
- Same-sex couples should not be denied aspirations for biogenetic relationships or equitable ART subsidies.
- Moral consistency requires a thorough evaluation of 'biologism' critiques for all couples.
- Ensuring equitable access to ARTs for same-sex couples aligns with bioethical standards and social justice.
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