Walker as a liberal Feminist Flashcards
1
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What were the main concerns of walkers?
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Defending women’s right to an abortion
2
Q
What is denied to a pregnant lady if the rights of personhood extend to a fetus? What is ultimately denied?
A
Her right to personal security and self-defence, and ultimately her personhood.
3
Q
How do rights to fetuses impact women’s autonomy?
A
Makes them subject to surgical intervention and criminal prosecution.
4
Q
What are the proposed criteria of legal personhood?
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Sentience, self-awareness, rationality and viability
5
Q
What legal grounds for protection should fetuses differ from?
A
Infants
6
Q
What do formal rights of abortions ignore?
A
The differences amongst different groups of women, i.e sexual freedoms and economic resources.
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