THE RIGHT TO BODILY AUTONOMY: LEGAL BATTLES OVER REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

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Bodily autonomy is all about having the power to decide what happens to your own body, without anyone else, including the government, forcing you to do anything. This research paper investigates the ongoing fights over reproductive rights, which are all about being able to make choices regarding pregnancy, using birth control, and managing your periods without anyone stopping you. It is sad, but true that in many places around the world, women still have a tough time getting the right to make these choices for themselves. Some countries have strict laws about abortion that can even get you or the doctors who help you in trouble, while in other places, things like not having enough money or facing a lot of shame from society can make it almost impossible to get the help you need. This paper dives into how the laws in different countries deal with these issues and shows that sometimes, people's personal beliefs and the culture they live in can get in the way of making fair laws. It uses real-life examples and looks closely at laws to make sure everyone is treated equally, especially when it comes to gender.