M1: Discussion Board119119 unread replies.134134 replies.In Module 1, we discussed the eugenics movement in some detail. In this discussion board, I would like you to expand on this coverage. Here are some starting questions for you to ponder:Eugenics has become a somewhat “dirty word” and gets a lot of negative press. Can you think of ways in which eugenics could be practiced ethically?To what extent are prenatal diagnosis programs considered eugenic?What about choosing the sex of your child?Some individuals who know they carry serious genetic diseases practice what may be referred to as “personal eugenics”: they decide not to to have children. Are there any eugenic implications here on society as a whole?A couple uses a surrogate mother because they could not conceive on their own. The surrogate delivers a set of fraternal twins: a healthy girl and a boy with Down syndrome. The boy also had a congenital heart defect. The couple takes the girl home, and abandon their biological son with his gestational mother (True story). What are the eugenic implications here?A couple who are both achondroplastic dwarfs want their child to have short stature like them: would that be positive or negative eugenics? (The edges kinda blur, don't they?) Should they be "allowed" to?Could the advice of a genetic counselor be considered eugenics?Please provide a thoughtful comment on any of these seven questions. Indeed, you can address any other eugenics-related topic. Remember that you also have to reply to another student’s post.You will get a point for each substantive post (Minimum of 150 words), for a maximum of 2 points. All posts must be made before 11:59 PM on Tuesday, Sept 1.

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