Should the modern gender selection technique be promoted?

Should the novel sex selection technique be encouraged?

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  • Yes, it will help parents to choose the gender of their child without harming the health of the mother or the baby
  • Maybe, if there is a family history of sex-linked genetic diseases, selecting embryos of a specific sex can help prevent the transmission of the disease to their child
  • No, it is unethical to choose the gender of a child. It promotes gender discrimination and reinforces stereotypes and decreases gender diversity
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    • April 6, 2023 at 10:34 am #42344
      Seema Waghmareswaghmare
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      The desire to have offspring of a specific sex has a long history, which has become more prominent with the introduction of assisted reproduction techniques. However, the ethical implications of embryo selection raise concerns. A couple’s preference for the sex of their child may also be influenced by their cultural beliefs regarding the differences in raising male and female children. Although various methods have been proposed for selecting sex-specific sperm, they have limitations. In addition, there are health-related reasons for selecting the sex of a child, such as the avoidance of sex-linked diseases. When the disease is X-linked, determining the sex of the embryo becomes necessary to prevent the transmission of an affected embryo. To determine the gender of the baby, researchers have developed a new technique for separating sperm carrying the female X chromosome from those carrying the male Y chromosome. This technique will help many parents, but it might face negative societal consequences.

      Scientists Develop New Sex Selection Technique

    • April 8, 2023 at 11:08 am #42456
      pervinsurtipervinsurti
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      No not at all… It gives rise to disc rimination.. Of genders according to likes… And a new trend of differentiation against laws of nature arises ,.thereby leading to a society of unhappiness…

    • April 14, 2023 at 2:25 pm #42844
      amitkochar_dramitkochar_dr
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      In India, the want of a male child is more as compared to western countries. So, specific measures should be taken first to stop this menace before introducing such procedures.

    • April 14, 2023 at 5:43 pm #42845
      drsarfraz72drsarfraz72
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      Yes, in specific cases where needed, not in all cases.

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