Feminist Approaches To Bioethics : Theoretical Reflections And Practical Applications / Rosemarie Putnam Tong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tong, Rosemarie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human reproductive technology--Moral and ethical aspects.

Human reproductive technology.

Feminist ethics.

Medical ethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Taylor and Francis, 2018.

Summary:

"No other cluster of medical issues affects the genders as differently as those related to procreationcontraception, sterilization, abortion, artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, and genetic screening. Rosemarie Tongs approach to feminist bioethics serves as a catalyst to bring together different feminist voices in hope of actually doing something to make gender equity a present reality rather than a mere future possibility. No other cluster of medical issues affects the genders as differently as those related to procreationcontraception, sterilization, abortion, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, and genetic screening. Yet, the moral diversity among feminists has led to political fragmentation, foiling efforts to create policies that are likely to serve the interests of the largest possible number of women. In this remarkable book, Rosemarie Tong offers an approach to feminist bioethics that serves as a catalyst, bringing together the varied perspectives on choice, control, and connection. Emphasizing the complexity of feminist debates, she guides feminists toward consensus in thought, cooperation in action, and a world that would have no room for domination and subordination.Tong fairly and comprehensively presents the traditions of both feminist and non-feminist ethics. Although feminist approaches to bioethics derive many insights from nonfeminist ethics and bioethics, Tong shows that their primary source of inspiration is feminist ethics, leading them to ask the so-called woman question in order to raise womens consciousness about the systems, structures, and relationships that oppress them. Feminist bioethicists are, naturally, focused on acting locally in the worlds of medicine and science. Their different feminist voices must be raised at the policy table with one message in order to actually do something to make gender equity a present reality rather than a mere future possibility. Inability to define a plan that guarantees liberation for all women must not prevent feminists from offering a plan that promises to improve the estates of many women. Otherwise, a perspective less appealing to women may fill the gap."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

part, One Theoretical Overview

chapter Prologue / Rosemarie Tong

chapter 1 Nonfeminist Approaches to Ethics / Rosemarie Tong

chapter 2 Feminist Approaches to Ethics / Rosemarie Tong

chapter 3 Nonfeminist Approaches to Bioethics / Rosemarie Tong

chapter 4 Feminist Approaches to Bioethics / Rosemarie Tong

part, Two Practical Applications

chapter 5 Nonfeminist and Feminist Perspectives on Contraception and Sterilization / Rosemarie Tong

chapter 6 Nonfeminist and Feminist Perspectives on Abortion / Rosemarie Tong

chapter 7 Nonfeminist and Feminist Perspectives on Artificial Insemination and In-Vitro Fertilization / Rosemarie Tong

chapter 8 Feminist and Nonfeminist Perspectives on Surrogacy / Rosemarie Tong

chapter 9 Feminist and Nonfeminist Perspectives on Genetic Screening, Diagnosis, Counseling, and Therapy / Rosemarie Tong.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780813319551

0813319552

9780367315726

0367315726

9780429980138

0429980132

9780429969058

0429969058

OCLC:

1027749641