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Genetics and Ethics
1. Foundations of Genetics and Ethics
2. Key Genetic Technologies and Applications
3. Core Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues
4. Major Debates and Controversies
5. Governance and Regulation
6. Social and Cultural Context
6.
Social and Cultural Context
6.1.
Public Perception and Understanding of Genetics
6.1.1.
Role of Media and Popular Culture
6.1.1.1.
Representation of Genetics in Media
6.1.1.2.
Influence on Public Opinion
6.1.1.3.
Science Fiction and Reality
6.1.2.
Genetic Literacy and Public Engagement
6.1.2.1.
Education Initiatives
6.1.2.2.
Public Dialogue and Deliberation
6.1.2.3.
Citizen Participation
6.1.3.
Misconceptions and Genetic Myths
6.1.4.
Risk Perception and Communication
6.2.
Religious and Philosophical Perspectives
6.2.1.
Views on Creation and Human Nature
6.2.1.1.
Religious Doctrines
6.2.1.2.
Secular Philosophical Views
6.2.1.3.
Natural Law Theory
6.2.2.
Concept of Playing God
6.2.2.1.
Ethical and Theological Debates
6.2.2.2.
Limits of Human Intervention
6.2.2.3.
Divine vs. Human Authority
6.2.3.
Diverse Theological and Ethical Traditions
6.2.3.1.
Christianity
6.2.3.2.
Islam
6.2.3.3.
Judaism
6.2.3.4.
Buddhism
6.2.3.5.
Hinduism
6.2.3.6.
Secular Bioethics
6.2.4.
Sanctity of Life vs. Quality of Life
6.3.
Impact on Identity and Relationships
6.3.1.
Genetic Ancestry and Personal Identity
6.3.1.1.
Ancestry Testing
6.3.1.2.
Implications for Self-Understanding
6.3.1.3.
Ethnic and Racial Identity
6.3.2.
Redefining Kinship and Family
6.3.2.1.
Non-traditional Family Structures
6.3.2.2.
Donor-Conceived Individuals
6.3.2.3.
Genetic vs. Social Parenthood
6.3.3.
Psychological Impact of Genetic Information
6.3.3.1.
Coping with Genetic Risk
6.3.3.2.
Family Dynamics and Communication
6.3.3.3.
Genetic Counseling Support
6.3.4.
Genetic Essentialism and Determinism
6.3.5.
Stigma and Social Support
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1. Foundations of Genetics and Ethics