Abstract
This essay consists of five sections. The first section describes the problem of sex-selective abortion, including an analysis of sociological data regarding adult preference for male children and its current effects. Section Two discusses various philosophical paradigms and analyses of sex-selective abortion with the goal of developing a coherent philosophical base from which to argue for a policy regarding sex-selective abortion which furthers the goals of gender equality. Section Three addresses the constitutionality of sex-selective abortion prohibitions in light of the Supreme Court's pronouncement in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. Section Four outlines the liberal feminist response to sex-selective abortion and addresses the inadequacy of traditional legal doctrines to deal with the issue. In Section Five, Cherry proposes a feminist treatment of sex-selective abortion.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Wisconsin Women's Law Journal |
| Volume | 10 |
| State | Published - Oct 1 1995 |
Keywords
- abortion
- reproductive rights
Disciplines
- Bioethics and Medical Ethics
- Law
- Law and Gender
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