'Reproductive autonomy' versus public good?
Hitherto sex selection could be achieved only by destroying any fetus or child of the unwanted sex. Sperm selection may change that. The technology could be used to 'balance' families. However its use in certain developing countries might 'unbalance' populations, with serious, if unintended, consequences.
O'Neill
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The British Academy, London.
D006801:Humans; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D046269:Reproductive Rights; D012099:Reproductive Techniques / Q000941:ethics; D012732:Sex Determination Analysis / Q000941:ethics; D012743:Sex Preselection / Q000941:ethics