Relation between woman and biotechnology: an approach to the bioethics impact

Authors

  • Carolina Valdebenito Universidad de Chile.
  • Alexis Lama Universidad Andrés Bello.
  • Fernando Lolas Universidad de Chile

Abstract

This essay reflects on the Latin American cultural matrix from which the social woman image is built. This paper tries to determine what is the impact of biotechnology, specifically the role of contraception and assisted reproduction in building the woman image. Finally, some ways for bioethical reflection are proposed in relation to ethical issues which affect women, mainly in the Chilean context.

 

 

Keywords:

aimara, women, reproductive health, public policies

Author Biographies

Carolina Valdebenito, Universidad de Chile.

Antropóloga. Magíster en Salud Pública. Investigadora del Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios en Bioética (CIEB), Universidad de Chile. Chile

Alexis Lama, Universidad Andrés Bello.

Cardiólogo. Director de la Escuela Medicina, Universidad Andrés Bello. Chile

Fernando Lolas, Universidad de Chile

Psiquiatra. Director del Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios en Bioética (CIEB), Universidad de Chile. Chile