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Ordinary ethics: lay people's deliberations on social sex selection
Banks, S.; Scully, J.L.; Shakespeare, T.
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 |
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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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