Abstract
Science and technology have made great strides in recent years. Nowadays, umpteen number of medically assisted reproduction methods exist in countries that are well developed and efficient. This phenomenon can be regarded as an evolution with respect to biotechnology along with the human mind that has created such a successful concept. But contrary to other technologies like the atomic bomb or the possibility to travel through space, biotechnology and more precisely medically assisted reproduction methods concern the human life itself. It is indeed a wonderful concept to give birth to a child by scientifically developed methodologies and helps people realize their dreams by starting a family. That is the reason why these new techniques evoked great interest among the public as well as in the medical and legal profession. However these new concepts have posed many issues regarding the ethics of the countries that are permitted to practice them. These ethical and legal discourses are necessary for societies to develop and form their responses to such medical innovations. Among all the different medically assisted reproduction methods that are practiced, artificial insemination is very popular and is usually the first choice for people considering medically induced reproduction techniques. I found this concept very interesting to study (though it is very old and regularly practiced) because it concentrates on ethical issues that surface especially with respect to concepts like sperm donation. Thus, the first part of the essay will enclose a short presentation on the topic ?Artificial Insemination by Donor' (AID). Then the second and the third part of the assignment will take into consideration the dilemmas and ambiguities experienced with the above technique. The essay will be discussed using real life examples and cases that have occurred all over the world.
