As much as the attempt to control the gender of offspring to achieve a desired sex may be appealing to some, others as equally disregard it. This particular argument can be carried either way and is currently being address and practiced in all available parts of the world. In this study, I will present a process called preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and explain the procedural aspects of it work. I will list the gender selections process and the potential negative and positive philosophy behind it. Also, the ethical aspects of this procedure and related issues will be explained and how this relates to a larger global problem regarding discrimination rather than simply a choice in westernized countries. To conclude, I will present my personal point of view weather or not gender selection is the right thing to do.
Introduction.
Who would of ever thought that a beautiful thing such as conceiving a child can one day be enhanced that not only you can find out what the gender of the newborn is going to be, but you can also choose the gender of the newborn. In fact, technology has actually come this far and you can now find out the gender and now you can even choose the gender in a process called preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). This is a process "where the doctors examine embryos while they are developing in a IVF dish. The third day after fertilization, when the embryo has reached the 8 cell stage, a single cell may be removed and tested." (reproductive.org/sex-selection/) The idea of demanding a certain gender is a controversial issue. Other's go as far as considering it ethically wrong. I personally concur and find this to be wrong and unethical. There are many aspects that go into "Gender Selection" and I will talk about what it generally is, the reasoning behind it, the coast of it and the ethical issues behind it all.
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a process where doctors conduct test on the chromosome to perceive if there are any genetic defects or issues.
