Ethical Concerns Surrounding IVF and Gender Selection

In vitro fertilization (IVF) raises significant ethical questions, particularly regarding the customization of children and the practice of gender selection. The technology allows parents to make choices about their future child's traits, including health and physical characteristics, leading to a consumerist approach to parenting. A notable trend in the United States shows a preference for daughters over sons, stemming from societal perceptions of toxic masculinity and the desire for more malleable children. This disregard for male embryos reflects deeper issues within the IVF process, where children are seen as commodities rather than individuals deserving of respect and dignity.