Sunday, February 20, 2011
RACC Discussion Question 2
Assume you are an attorney appointed/hired to defend Dr. Gey. While many of you have criticized Dr. Gey from a 21st century perspective of race, gender and class; you must now present arguments defending him in the context of his era (1940s and 1950s). Specify at least 3 points as the basis of your defense and provide zealous reasoned arguments in defending of Dr. Gey. **(I expect to hear from all of our future lawyers; you may partner up with no more than one other person (your co-counsel) to respond to the question---the DBS faculty will select what we feel was the best argument)** You must respond by Friday, Feb. 25 deadline.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
RACC 2011 Discussion Question 1
RACC 2011 Discussion Question 1
After realizing the significance of Henrietta Lacks’ cells, Dr. Gey used the code name HeLa but deliberately mislead the public and her family saying that HeLa stood for Helen Lane. Dr Gey did this because he was concerned Henrietta’s family might sue over the use of her cells. Do you think Dr. Gey’s actions reflect the systematic mistreatment and discrimination of Africa-Americans by the US medical system and establishment? State your opinion and provide two sources of evidence to justify your position.
After realizing the significance of Henrietta Lacks’ cells, Dr. Gey used the code name HeLa but deliberately mislead the public and her family saying that HeLa stood for Helen Lane. Dr Gey did this because he was concerned Henrietta’s family might sue over the use of her cells. Do you think Dr. Gey’s actions reflect the systematic mistreatment and discrimination of Africa-Americans by the US medical system and establishment? State your opinion and provide two sources of evidence to justify your position.
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