VOICED: Egypt: a law to prevent choosing the sex of babies

The video discusses the practice of gender selection in Cairo clinics, where many parents opt for in vitro fertilization (IVF) to choose the sex of their baby, often preferring boys. This practice raises ethical and religious concerns, as it challenges traditional beliefs and could lead to societal imbalances. While not yet regulated in Egypt, there is a push for a ban from religious leaders and Parliament. The video also highlights the lack of statistics on how many couples choose gender selection and the privacy issues surrounding this choice.

What is one of the main reasons parents in Cairo choose the gender of their baby?

• Due to medical advice

• To follow a new trend

• For traditional inheritance reasons

• To balance family gender ratio

What is the stance of the doctor mentioned in the transcript regarding gender selection?

• He supports it for all couples

• He refuses it unless the couple has no children

• He believes it should be mandatory

• He only supports it for medical reasons

What is the current regulatory status of gender selection in Egypt?

• It is encouraged by the government

• It is banned

• It is not regulated

• It is strictly regulated

What potential societal issue is raised by the practice of gender selection?

• Increased birth rates

• Societal imbalance

• Higher medical costs

• Decreased population growth

Why might there be a lack of statistics on gender selection practices?

• Parents are open about their choices

• The practice is illegal

• There is no interest in collecting data

• Parents prefer to keep their decisions private