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What do you understand by Genetic Counselling? Briefly discuss the process of genetic
counselling.
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Genetic counselling is a professional process through which individuals, couples, or families receive information, guidance, and support regarding genetic disorders, inherited conditions, and the risk of passing these conditions to future generations. It combines principles of genetics, medicine, psychology, and communication to help people understand the medical, social, and ethical implications of genetic diseases. The main objective is not to make decisions for the clients but to provide them with accurate information so that they can make informed and independent choices. From the perspective of comparative ethnography, genetic counselling is influenced by cultural beliefs, kinship patterns, marriage practices, religious values, and social norms. Different societies interpret heredity, illness, disability, and reproduction in diverse ways. Anthropologists have shown that cultural perceptions significantly influence how people respond to genetic testing, diagnosis, and counselling. In communities where consanguineous marriages are common, genetic counselling becomes particularly important in identifying the risks of inherited disorders. Likewise, in societies where family honour, lineage, or religious beliefs shape reproductive decisions, counsellors must be culturally sensitive while providing information. The process
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