Yeni Aile Türleri ve Değişen Değerler: Etik Açıdan Bir Değerlendirme

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 3, 91 - 96, 27.09.2024

Tılsım Gülbu Kadıoğlu

Öz

Günümüzde geleneksel anlayışın dışında yer alan yeni aile türleri giderek yaygınlaşmakta; çokaşklı (poliamorik) aileler bu yeni türlerden birisi olarak kabul edilmektedir. Birden fazla romantik partner ve ebeveyn figürünü içeren poliamorik aileler, evli anne – baba ve biyolojik çocuklarından oluşan çekirdek aile normuna uymamakta ve bu nedenle çeşitli zorluluklarla karşılaşmaktadır. Bahsi geçen zorluklar, kimi etik sorunları beraberinde getirmektedir. Çokaşklı aileler sayılarının her geçen gün artmasına karşın toplum tarafından yeterince tanınmamaktadır. Bahsi geçen etik sorunların altında bu bilgi eksikliğinin yattığı düşünülmektedir. Bireylerin cinsel veya romantik yönelimleri sebebiyle ayrımcılığa uğramasını engellemek ve etik bağlamda bir farkındalık yaratmak amaçlarıyla bu konu seçilmiştir. Dolayısıyla poliamorik ailelere yönelik sosyal damgalanma, yasal hakların tanınması, sağlık hizmetlerine erişim ve çocuklar ile yetişkinlerin refahı gibi çeşitli etik kaygılar bu çalışmada ele alınmıştır. Poliamorik aileler açık fikirli ve iletişimci ortamlar oluşturma konusunda daha avantajlı olmalarına karşın, özellikle yasal ve sosyal bağlamlarda önemli engellerle karşılaşmaları söz konusudur. Bu çalışmada, poliamorik aileleri kapsayan yasal düzenlemeler yapılmasının, iyileştirilmiş sağlık hizmetlerine erişimin sağlanmasının ve toplumsal ayrımcılığın azaltılmasına yönelik çabaların önemi vurgulanarak adalet, eşitlik ve saygıyı teşvik eden bir biyoetik yaklaşımın benimsenmesi tartışılmıştır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Biyoetik, Rızaya Dayalı Tekeşli Olmayan İlişkiler, Poliamorik Aileler, Sosyal Damgalama, Yasal Tanınma

New Family Types and Changing Values: An Evaluation from an Ethical Perspective

Öz

This paper examines the ethical implications and challenges faced by polyamorous families within the broader context of evolving family structures. It highlights how polyamorous relationships, which involve multiple romantic and parental figures, challenge traditional nuclear family norms. Despite their growing numbers and the opportunities for fostering open-minded and communicative environment, significant barriers remain, particularly in legal and social contexts for polyamorous families. The paper explores various ethical concerns, including social stigma, legal recognition, access to healthcare, and the well-being of children and adults in polyamorous families. It is thought that these concerns are due to lack of recognition of polyamory in the society. This topic was chosen to prevent individuals from being discriminated against due to their sexual or romantic orientation and to raise awareness in an ethical context. The paper advocates for a bioethical approach that promotes justice, equality, and respect for diverse family forms, emphasizing the need for legal reforms, improved healthcare access, and efforts to reduce societal discrimination against polyamorous families.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Bioethics, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Polyamorous Families, Social Stigma, Legal Recognition

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