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Ethical perspectives on femtech: Moving from concerns to capability-sensitive designs.
1Philosophy Department, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
Bioethics
|February 22, 2023
Summary
This study examines ethical concerns in femtech (female technology) apps, focusing on medical reliability, privacy, and gender bias. It proposes Capability Sensitive Design as a solution for creating more responsible and ethical femtech solutions.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Bioethics
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Femtech encompasses technologies addressing women's health needs, including period tracking, fertility management, and pregnancy support.
- Despite potential benefits, current femtech applications raise significant ethical concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and discuss key ethical issues in femtech applications.
- To explore the potential of Capability Sensitive Design in mitigating these ethical concerns.
Main Methods:
- The article discusses ethical concerns related to medical reliability, data privacy, and gender stereotyping within femtech.
- It introduces Capability Sensitive Design as a framework for developing ethical health technologies.
Main Results:
- Identified ethical concerns include questionable medical reliability, privacy vulnerabilities, and the perpetuation of gender stereotypes and epistemic injustice.
- Capability Sensitive Design offers a framework to address and mitigate these identified ethical challenges.
Conclusions:
- Femtech holds promise for women's health but requires careful ethical consideration.
- Implementing frameworks like Capability Sensitive Design is crucial for developing morally sensitive and trustworthy femtech solutions.
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