Sentences with phrase «bodily autonomy means»

Having bodily autonomy means you can choose to be induced, get an epidural, or even have a planned c - section.

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It reflects a culture of coercion where bodily autonomy and «no» actually means «convince me.»

Included amongst their members are persons living with (1) irremediable pain; (2) shortened life expectancy; (3) lost control of bodily functions; (4) a limited range of methods available to commit suicide; (5) dependence upon others for accommodation and intimate care; and (6) an inability to express agency and autonomy through conventional means.

If the rest of the United States follows the example of Arizona, which restricts abortions past 20 weeks and considers women pregnant before they even conceive, this means compromising their bodily autonomy and constructing their lives around the will of the government rather than personal choice.

This would mean adopting an «ethics» approach, one that teaches and guides teens on how to respect bodily autonomy and privacy.