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Genetics and Human Behaviour - When does genetics play a role in understanding human behaviour? 2002
The IV Annual Swedish Symposium on Biomedicine, Ethics and Society was held on May 27-28 in Sandhamn.
Behavioral genetics and group attributions in stratified societies
Troy Duster, Professor of Sociology at New York University, has studied the role of genetics in society extensively.
Abstract of Keynote Lecture
Until well into the last decade, the field of Behavioral Genetics had little to do with the Human Molecular Genetics. That is beginning to change, and will likely accelerate with the increased use of computers to assist in DNA analysis of large data sets. There is also a strong tendency in Europe to ignore group consequences of genetic interpretations of behavior. However, genetic information can have important and consequential effects on groups. This presentation will explore some of the emerging social and political implications of the increasing availability of information and DNA analysis and profiles of "groups" with attributions for performance - from intelligence tests to putative violent or criminal behavior
Organizers
The IVth annual Swedish symposium on Biomedicine, Ethics and Society was arranged with financial support from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (ELSA program) and the Swedish Gene Technology Advisory Board.
More information:
Centre for Research Ethics and Bioethics
Uppsala Science Park
SE-751 85 Uppsala
Fax +46 18 50 64 04
Josepine Fernow, Co-ordinator, josepine.fernow@crb.uu.se
