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The rapid advance of biotechnology is outpacing our
ability as a society to absorb the effect it will have on our lives.
Real life scenarios that were beyond our collective imagination a
decade ago leave many of us today struggling to comprehend and evaluate
the implications that they may have on daily life. From stem cell
research to the Schiavo case, it is a whole new world.
These issues affect women in profound ways because of how directly
their bodies and roles are touched by them. Women carry babies, live
longer, and predominately provide care for children, the sick,
disabled, and elderly. Moreover, globally, women are more likely to be
impoverished, and unable to access health care.
Many new technologies are still in their infancy. Debate about them is
just beginning. Now is the time for women to weigh in on these issues.
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Mind Matters
Advances in neuroscience are going to pose some of the most important ethical questions yet about what it means to be human — challenging our concepts of free will, gender and genetic determinism, and what sets us apart from other species. To help us address those issues, we have developed a new program called: Mind Matters: Beliefs, Emotions & Self Identity.
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September Book Club Selection
Michael Crichton’s, NEXT:
Welcome to our genetic world. Fast, furious, and out of control. This is not the world of the future — it's the world right now.
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“The Scientist & the Ethicist” Podcast Series
Women’s Bioethics Project Unveils “The Scientist & the Ethicist,” a Series of Podcasts Discussing Emerging Reproductive Technologies
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Honoring Our Heroines
We honor six outstanding women who have played an important role in establishing the field of bioethics and ensuring that it account for the perspectives, needs, and concerns of women.
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Visit our blog
Read news and commentary on the implications of bioethical issues for women around the world.
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