The XYY Controversy: Ethics in the Science Classroom Case Study #5

Educational Resource
Authors:Pritchard, MichaelGoldfarb, Theodore
Abstract:

This historical case study discusses how a paper published in 1961 that purported to link men with XYY chromosomes to being predisposed to violent and criminal behavior. The case discusses issues related to genetic screening and other applications of genetics and biotechnology research.

Keywords:
Controversies, Social Justice
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2021
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/ethics-science-classroom/xyy-controversy
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Historical / Non-Fiction Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/hkjk-zb78