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Journal article
“You Get the Baby You Need”: Negotiating the Use of Assisted Reproductive Technology for Social Sex Selection in Online Discussion Forums
Qualitative Research in Psychology, Vol.12(3), pp.298-313
2015
Abstract
As a result of developments in assisted reproductive technology (ART), it is now possible to choose the sex of a baby. However, the procedures are currently not allowed for this purpose in Australia. This article explores how the positions for and against the use of ART for social sex selection are constructed by parents and parents-to-be in online discussion forums. Critical Discourse Analysis is employed to identify the arguments, evidence and experience drawn upon in the negotiation of the topic. We identify an important distinction between the legitimacy of using ART procedures for social sex selection, and the appropriateness of individuals actually wanting to use the procedures. We further show that expectations about the parent/child relationship, the nature of parental love and implications for society are mobilized in the debate, much of which is underscored by traditional gender constructions.
Details
- Title
- “You Get the Baby You Need”: Negotiating the Use of Assisted Reproductive Technology for Social Sex Selection in Online Discussion Forums
- Authors/Creators
- O. Monson (Author/Creator)N. Donaghue (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Qualitative Research in Psychology, Vol.12(3), pp.298-313
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Number of pages
- 16
- Identifiers
- 991005543541707891
- Copyright
- Taylor & Francis
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology and Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Note
- Published online 29 January 2015
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- 6 Social Sciences
- 6.178 Gender & Sexuality Studies
- 6.178.516 Family Fertility Dynamics
- Web Of Science research areas
- Psychology, Multidisciplinary
- ESI research areas
- Psychiatry/Psychology