Abstract

ABSTRACTThe value of women's reproductive role in society is often given the greatest weight in the debate over access to abortion. This article argues that by objectifying women as instruments of reproduction, restrictions on abortion are discriminatory and may constitute cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment by denying the fundamental relationship between dignity, equality and autonomy, which coalesce in the sphere reproductive choice. While the concept of human dignity can be elusive, an understanding of what qualifies as unjustifiable harm in this context can help to elucidate the intrinsic worth that recognition of dignity seeks to protect.

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