by Monica Kortsha, The Horn (University of Texas at Austin student newspaper)
A new study released this summer titled My Daddy’s Name is Donor, conducted in part by UT sociology professor Dr. Norval Glenn, has found that kids conceived with donor sperm have serious questions about their biological father and their own identity.
The study compared opinions about donor conception, personal well-being and family relationships of donor-conceived adults, to those who were adopted or raised by their biological parents.
According to the results, 65 percent of donor offspring agree with the statement “my sperm donor is half of who I am,” rather than just a means of creation.
“People try to use language that separates the biological tie,” said Alana S., 23, a musician and activist for donor-conceived rights, “but he’s not just a sperm donor, he’s my father.” …
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