STSE Reproductive Technologies Jigsaw Activity Group Members: *For the Demo Activity please only focus on Parts two - four Sterilization (Group 1) What is Sterilization? Sterilization is a type of surgery that both males and females are able to undergo to become infertile or sterile. Tubal ligation surgery in females involves the cutting of the oviducts to ensure that sperm never reaches the uterus, thus preventing pregnancy. In males the surgical process is called a vasectomy, the ductus deferens is cut and tied removing sperm from the seman when ejaculation occurs. Part One: Answer the following questions using this link a.) What are some risks associated with sterilization in both males and females? b.) Why are the risks associated with the female sterilization process greater? c.) How effective is sterilization in both males and females? sePart Two: Choose 3 out of the following 5 perspectives to discuss with your group about sterilization. Write at least one positive and one negative argument for each perspective. Social Perspective Cultural Perspective Environmental Perspective Ethical Perspective Economic Perspective Part Three: Read the following news article about lawsuits regarding sterilization and answer the following questions. 1. This article features Indigenous women speaking up about non consensual sterilization as recently as 2018 in Canada. Is sterilization in these situations ethical? Why or why not? 2. Can sterilization ever be ethical? What makes sterilization ethical or unethical (what criteria must be met for it to be ethical)? Part Four: Choose one of the following questions and discuss with your group. Use specific examples and evidence to support your arguments (from the source above or other sources). Choose a writer to jot down the main points from your debate, and choose a spokesperson for the class discussion. 1. Should everyone have the same access to reproductive contraception technology? Should the government be providing access to consensual sterilization to all citizens of Canada as part of our healthcare system, or should it only be available to those who want to pay privately for it? 2. Some people think that it might be unethical to allow very young men and women to undergo sterilization surgeries because they might regret it later in life. Others believe that everyone should be entitled to this choice. What do you think? Use specific evidence and examples to defend your position. 3. Should there be certain criteria for being able to undergo sterilization (such as a certain age) or should it be available to anyone? Explain. Part Five: You will need to represent your group by teaching other peers in your class what you have learned. Prepare the following information to share. Name of Reproductive Technology: Enhancing or Reducing Reproductive Potential? Briefly explain how it works. Issues Raised: Part Six: Complete the following summary table in your jigsaw groups. Who might use it? Name/Description In Vitro Fertilization Artificial Insemination Surrogacy Sterilization Enhancing or Reducing reproductive potential? How it works Who might use it?
