Sex Selection Technology: A Prediction of Its Use and Effect |
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Authors: | Roberta Steinbacher Faith Gilroy |
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Affiliation: | 1. College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University;2. Department of Psychology , Loyola College of Maryland |
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Abstract: | We surveyed 281 undergraduates to assess their sexual preference for a firstborn child and their willingness to use sex selection technology. Results indicated overall preference for a boy among these respondents whether or not they indicated a willingness to use reproductive technology. Black women reported a greater willingness to use technology than did White women (p < .05), and older respondents (p < .10) also reported a greater intention to use the technology. Catholics were less willing to use technology than all other religious sects (p < .05). Of the 51 respondents who indicated their willingness to use technology, 73% preferred sons (p < .01). This finding held across sex, race, religion, age, and income levels. Support for the women's movement was unrelated to either preference or projected use of sex selection technology. |
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Keywords: | bilinguals language math word problems problem solving |
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