Essays about: "biomedicalization"

Found 1 essay containing the word biomedicalization.

  1. 1. Assigned Gender Before Birth : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Desires, Identities, and Ideologies in Online Discussions of Non-medical Sex Selection

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Amanda Birging; [2021]
    Keywords : Reproductive technologies; family balancing; sex selection; biomedicalization; hypernormativity; gender assignment; enhancement technologies; Reproduktiva teknologier; könsval; könsselektering; biomedikalisering; hypernormativitet;

    Abstract : Human reproduction is increasingly commodified, which paves the way for reproductive enhancement rather than just assistance. Non-medical gender/sex selection is one of the reproductive enhancement services that is offered on the fertility market, and it is a practice that raises severe concerns regarding the social and political impact of biotechnologies. READ MORE