The Annals of Legal Philosophy
Online ISSN : 2435-1075
Print ISSN : 0387-2890
Reproductive Rights as a Right to Reproduction
The Importance of Reproductive Selfdetermination in a Society with Decreasing Birthrate
Tomoko ISA
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2007 Volume 2006 Pages 168-178,261

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In this paper, the reproductive rights are explained, at first, from its historical background, particularly in terms of the international declarations. Secondly, it shows this right should be a right to “reproduction”, because only women can choose whether to give a birth to a baby or not. A woman and fetus in her body are united on one side, but on the other independent. In this meaning a woman can choose to or not to give a birth to a baby with a responsibility towards the fetus. We should realize the importance, concerning society with decreasing birthrate. These rights must be a fundamental right for women as a moral and legal person. Finally, a nation has a moral and legal responsibility to fulfill and realize reproductive rights of women, then it leads to protect fetal life as well.
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