Cloning and Genetic Enhancements



Cloning and Genetic Enhancements

Summary of Article by Dr. Patricia Bird

It has been argued that cloning is inherently different from sexual reproduction. Arguments justifying cloning on personal consideration in itself is not really personal and cannot be viewed in isolation. It is researched that cloning would affect the child, other people and future generations; and as such should be a socially debatable matter. Repercussions of cloning are multitude; cloning would commodify children, commercialize family formation and increase social injustice. The main consideration should be given to the social long term consequences on societies and communities. Furthermore, human race ...