The goal of this project is to provide a useful tool to better understand the principles underlying reproductive rights as a human rights concept. This will be done by discussing topics related to reproductive rights, as well as the interconnected relationships between rights, entities, viewpoints and individuals involved. The observations made in this article will be used in a website. This provides a rich foundation for learning, not only through the convenience of access, but through the use of more interactive learning tools. The information will help users analyze the topic in light of their own experiences and develop a more informed personal understanding of reproductive rights. Since the 15th century Renaissance, society's views have evolved dramatically. One of the biggest changes was the realization of individualism, along with the recognition of inalienable human rights. (UDHR, A.1). This means that all human beings are equal, free and capable of thought; as such, the rights of one individual cannot violate those of another, with the risk of dehumanizing those violated. The fact that humans have a number of natural rights is not disputed in today's society; the idea of human rights is a social construction based on normative ethical codes. Human rights are defined hegemonically, using normative ethical values and their application to individuals' interactions with each other and with state bodies. Human rights laws are pieces of legislation put in place by the governing body to regulate these interactions. Before any legislation could be implemented, a definition of human rights had to be compiled and accepted. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was approved in 1948 by...... middle of document ...... or equal treatment in some regions and cultures. Another convoluted factor for the Legislature involves pregnancy. Fetal rights are still undefined and must be considered in direct relation to parental rights, in particular the mother's health rights. Different cultures have controversial topics regarding reproductive rights. In some world cultures, women are second-class citizens; in many cultures, women are married off at a young age without their consent and forced (socially, due to lack of education/birth control) to bear children, in some cases continuously throughout their lives. Of course, these may not be controversial topics in the culture/region they are rooted in, because they are socially accepted as the norm. In Western culture, the most debated topic is abortion, particularly the rights of the woman, fetus and man involved.
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