Published Paper


Pre-Natal Gender Determination Laws: A Comparative Study between India and US

Apeksha Rajput, Shalini Gura, Akanksha Singh
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Page: 1498-1508
Published on: 2024 March

Abstract

Abstract: Sex determination refers to prenatal or testing the gender of the embryo or foetus before birth. Under certain settings, rapidly increasing sex ratios at parturition have increased pressure to outlaw prenatal sex selection. Authorities believe they should do something about this and Suspensions seem to be a quick action they can indeed take. The substance of legislation prohibiting the use of sex-selection technology varies by country and throughout time (Mohapatra 2013). They not only can forbid prenatal sex diagnosis and/or sex-selective abortion, while they could also extend before conception. While most prohibitions penalise individuals who provide sex-selection assistance, others also punish above-mentioned who seek such services. All of these laws attempt to reduce prenatal sex-selection and will be instanced as sex-selection bans below. However, these restrictions can be difficult to apply in situations where abortion is allowed and sex-detection equipment is legally obtainable normal medical needs like as prenatal care. Sex-selection is an extremely severe example of insufficient gender parity, with additional repercussions such as a future bride scarcity.

 

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