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Petropanagos, A. (2017). . International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics, 10(1): 119-147.聽

Abstract

In this essay, I argue that pronatalism鈥攁 social bias in favor of gestational motherhood鈥攁nd geneticism鈥攁 social bias in favor of genetic motherhood鈥� are conceptually and operationally distinct social forces that influence some women鈥檚 reproductive decision making. Each of these social forces shapes the reproductive landscape, relates differently to women鈥檚 identities, and causes different social stigmatization and harm. Pronatalism and geneticism warrant feminist concern because they can compromise some women鈥檚 reproductive autonomy and well-being. I suggest that combating pronatalism and geneticism will require different sets of media, policy, education, and health care practice strategies.