In 2008, a Little More Than 50 Percent of Live

question 62

Multiple Choice

In 2008, a little more than 50 percent of live births in the United States were male, the remainder designated as female. Recent medical studies suggest that of all live births, many individuals do not fit neatly into either biological category. What is the current estimate of the percentage of such births?

• A) at least 5 percent
• B) almost 7 percent
• C) almost 2 percent
• D) less than 1 percent

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Definitions:

Deontology

An ethical theory that suggests actions are morally right because of their intrinsic properties rather than their outcomes.

Ethical Theory

The systematic examination of morals, involving the analysis of concepts like right and wrong, justice, and virtue.

Situational Ethics

The ethical theory that morality is determined by the specific context of an act rather than by general or absolute rules.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where an individual faces a choice between two morally right or conflicting principles where choosing one means compromising the other.