Genetic Essentialism in Family Law

Hendricks, Jennifer S.

Journal: Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine

Volume: 26

First Page: 109

Year: 2016

Bluebook Citation: 26 HEALTH MATRIX 109 (2016)

Author: Jennifer S. Hendricks: all 12 publications


Abstract

This is an essay exploring the costs of relying on genetic essentialism in family law in the United States. It discusses mandatory genetic testing of every child at birth; a need of an alternative way of thinking about biological parenthood; and the New York court case Fasano v. Perry-Rodger.

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