Module 6-animal rights Flashcards
what is the belief behind animal rights
It revolves around the concept that animals have the right to live free of being used or exploited by humans for any purpose whatsoever
what is the end goal or purpose to animal rights
is not an ecological, environmental, or welfare issue; it is a belief that all animals are equal and that we as humans have no right to use other animals as sources of food, fibre or pleasure. According to the animal rights proponents, any use of animals by humans is abuse.
what kind of human-human interactions are acceptable and not acceptable
we have the right to use other humans. ie hairdresser, mailman, doctors etc
we do not have the right to abuse other animals. ie murder, rape, assault etc
what kind of animal-animal interactions are there
animals use eachother. ie babysitters, groomers etc
animals abuse each other. ie competing for food sometimes of other animals… leaving each other to starve. they will carnivore/ominavore will eat herbavors, other animals eggs etc…
what does the animal rights movement consider unacceptable
using animals for food, research, pets, etc..
what is the viewpoint of animal welfare vs animal rights on sports that include animals
Some of the sports that are considered to be entertainment in one culture may be considered cruel in another; where cruelty is an issue, the welfare of the animals must be taken into account. Regardless of whether or not the sport can be shown to cause pain or suffering to the animal, the animal rights movement is against it whereas animal welfare considerations are met as long as the animals used in the sport do not suffer.
what is the animal welfare vs rights stand on mortality
animal rights: Using animals is morally wrong
animal welfare: Using animals is morally acceptable
what is the animal welfare vs rights stand on benefits
animal rights: We should not use animals to benefit humans in any way
animal welfare: We can use animals to benefit humans
what is the animal welfare vs rights stand on interests
rights: We should not overrule the interests of animals with human interests
welfare: Human interests always take precedence over the interests of animals
what is the animal welfare vs rights stand on pain
rights: We should not inflict pain or death on animals
welfare: We should not cause unnecessary pair or death to animals
what is the animal welfare vs rights stand on humane treatment
rights: We should always treat animals humanely & eliminate man-made causes of suffering
welfare: We should always treat animals humanely & eliminate man-made causes of suffering
what is the animal welfare vs rights stand on aims
rights: Abolition of animal ownership and use
welfare: Stronger laws to protect the welfare and well-being of animals
what are examples of organizations that stand for welfare and rights
rights: PETA
welfare: SPCA
