Discussion and critical analysis of current biological, cultural, and social issues related to human growth and development.

Discussion and critical analysis of current biological, cultural, and social issues related to human growth and development.

These response papers provide opportunities for discussion and critical analysis of current biological, cultural, and social issues related to human growth and development. Reaction papers are only 2-3 pages long so writing should be concise and focused around a couple of main points. For this week, choose one of the articles attached to respond to.

Option 1: Check E. 2005. Screen test: A new technique could allow doctors to spot hundreds of potential genetic problems in unborn babies. But is it too soon to put it to use? Nature 438: 733-734. (see attached reading 1)

&15 minute History -Eugenics: https://15minutehistory.org/2013/04/10/episode-18-…

Option 2: Johnson HM. 2003. Unspeakable conversations. The New York Times; 2/16/03.(attach reading 2)

Option 3: Weil E. 2006. A wrongful birth? The New York Times. 3/12/06 (attach reading 3)