Bodily Autonomy

Initiated by:
• Francisco

Details

Video: 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdFz6FiZ2bs (4:14) 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDDKz_NVCes (1:11) 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIE6pDroLrM (5:50) 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQGEK4ZpiuA (15:54) 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99DK3-m1gUw (13:15) 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYRyWKTPzvw (4:37) 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR5wj6otwJI (9:21) 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LondxQaiDZk (11:31) Reading (optional): 1. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/03/what-is-bodily-autonomy-and-why-does-it-matter-for-women/ 2. https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/11/16/some-progressives-are-arguing-for-a-religious-right-to-abortion 3. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/26/opinion/dobbs-roe-autonomy.html 4. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/opinion/abortion-rights.html Spanish (optional): 1. https://elpais.com/planeta-futuro/2021-07-10/cuidemos-la-autonomia-del-cuerpo-femenino.html 2. https://elpais.com/planeta-futuro/2021-04-14/casi-la-mitad-de-las-mujeres-no-decide-plenamente-sobre-su-cuerpo.html Questions: Warm-up question: Which of the videos/articles was the most interesting to you and why? 1. What does bodily autonomy mean to you? Should individuals have control over their own bodies? 2. How does societal pressure impact bodily autonomy? 3. What role do governments play in regulating bodily autonomy? Can you think of examples where bodily autonomy is restricted? 4.What are the implications of denying someone bodily autonomy? 5. How does technology impact bodily autonomy? 6. Can you think of ways to balance individual autonomy with collective well-being? 7. What are the consequences of prioritizing bodily autonomy? 8. Can you think of ways to address conflicts between individual autonomy and public health? In Collaboration with Ceit Hustedde (Longtime Member of Buddytree)