What have we learned about reproductive justice from a philosophical point of view?
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https://doi.org/10.17169/ogj.2026.362Keywords:
Care, Ethics, Gender Identity, LGBTQ+, Reproductive JusticeAbstract
In this short essay, the conference on "Reproductive justice in the context of queer and trans Reproduction with assisted reproductive technologies," which took place in Graz in February 2024, and the presentations associated with it, are discussed from a philosophical perspective. The central question is what we have learned for our considerations of reproductive justice. To this end, this short contribution will discuss four points in more detail that appear particularly valuable from a subjective point of view. These include (1) reproductive justice and freedom, (2) reproduction and moral identity, (3) reproduction and equity, and (4) reproduction and care. This consideration shows what contribution the scientific achievements to date and the presentations at the conference have made so far. In addition, it highlights the work that still needs to be done in the future in order to make further progress towards the goal of reproductive justice.
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