title: Ethical objections to sex selection for non-medical reasons.
abstract: This paper examines the main ethical argument used to support the use of sex selection for non-medical reasons, namely that sex selection for non-medical reasons should be allowed on the grounds of reproductive autonomy. A critique of this argument is offered, concluding that sex selection for non-medical reasons should not be permitted.
authors.affiliation: School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH, UK.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Blyth
authors.forename: Lucy
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Frith
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Crawshaw
mesh_terms: D026689:Ethical Analysis; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000941:ethics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011287:Prejudice; D046269:Reproductive Rights / Q000941:ethics*; D012743:Sex Preselection / Q000941:ethics*; D012744:Sex Ratio