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Natural versus Assisted Reproduction: In Search of Fairness

Cutas, Daniela E. LU and Bortolotti, Lisa (2010) In Studies in Ethics, Law, and Technology 4(1). p.1-18
Abstract
In this paper, we are concerned with the ethical implications of the distinction between natural reproduction (via sexual intercourse) and reproduction that requires assistance (either medical or social). We argue that the current practice of enforcing regulations on the latter but not on the former means of reproduction is ethically unjustified. It is not defensible to tolerate parental ignorance or abuse in natural reproduction and subsequently in natural parenting, whilst submitting assisted reproduction and parenting to invasive scrutiny. Our proposal is to guarantee equal (ethical and legal) treatment to people engaging in either form of reproduction or parenting.
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reproductive ethics, parenting ethics, assisted reproduction, fairness
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Studies in Ethics, Law, and Technology
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4
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1 - 18
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De Gruyter
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1941-6008
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10.2202/1941-6008.1109
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