Sex selection: the case for
- 1 October 1999
- journal article
- for debate
- Published by Wiley in The Medical Journal of Australia
- Vol. 171 (7) , 373-375
- https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1999.tb123697.x
Abstract
There is a strong argument in favour of sex selection, based on respect for procreative autonomy — the autonomy of couples to decide for themselves how to procreate, and what children to have. Objections based on possible harm to the child, the parents, or society, are not compelling, particularly in Australia.Keywords
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