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Ordinary ethics: lay people's deliberations on social sex selection

Banks, S.; Scully, J.L.; Shakespeare, T.

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Authors

J.L. Scully

T. Shakespeare



Abstract

This article summarises the results of a research project that used a scenario about sex selection of embryos for social reasons as a basis for discussion groups with lay people. The aim of the research was to examine the processes by which non-professionals make ethical evaluations in relation to a contested area in medical genetics. We note in particular the role played in the discussions by expressions of instinct; making distinctions; rational argument; reference to principles; use of personal experience; analogies and examples; slippery slope arguments and meta-reflections. The implications for developing processes of public consultation and debate are also considered.

Citation

Banks, S., Scully, J., & Shakespeare, T. (2006). Ordinary ethics: lay people's deliberations on social sex selection. New Genetics and Society, 25(3), 289-303. https://doi.org/10.1080/14636770601032890

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date 2006-12
Deposit Date Aug 15, 2008
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal New Genetics and Society
Print ISSN 1463-6778
Electronic ISSN 1469-9915
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 25
Issue 3
Pages 289-303
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/14636770601032890
Keywords Ethics, Sex selection, Lay people.
Publisher URL http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/section?content=a770171712&fmt=.html&fulltext=713240928&scope=doc

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