Conclusions

Abstract

Abstract It is highly likely that expansion into space will be an important part of humanity’s future. In itself, it is probably something to be viewed positively. The feminist perspective adopted in this book, however, suggests skepticism and caution in analyzing the potential long-term consequences of our presence in space. Feminism pays particular attention to the risks of exclusion and oppression. Feminist bioethics analyzes selected biomedical issues in space in a way that differs from nonfeminist bioethics. The task of skepticism inherent in the feminist perspective is to seek to avoid worst-case scenarios. The main premise of the feminist approach to reflecting on our future in the space is that our knowledge of the mechanisms of discrimination, exploitation, and oppression should set the framework for thinking about the future and can never be ignored.