Animal rights

Animal Rights

Animal rights (pronunciation: /ˈænɪməl raɪts/) is the philosophy and social movement that advocates for the ethical treatment of non-human animals. This movement asserts that animals should be considered as individuals with their own rights, including the right to be free from suffering and exploitation.

Etymology

The term "animal rights" is derived from the English words "animal" and "rights". The word "animal" comes from the Latin word "animalis", meaning "having breath", while "rights" is derived from the Old English "riht", which means "just, good, fair, proper".

Related Terms

• Animal Welfare: This is a related philosophy that focuses on the well-being of animals. It does not necessarily advocate for animals to have rights, but it does promote their humane treatment.

• Speciesism: This is the belief that humans are superior to other species and therefore have the right to use them for their own benefit. Animal rights activists often oppose speciesism.

• Veganism: This is a lifestyle choice that seeks to avoid the use of animal products in all aspects of life, including diet, clothing, and other consumer goods. Many people choose veganism as a way to support animal rights.

• Factory Farming: This is a method of raising livestock in which animals are kept in confined spaces and often subjected to inhumane treatment. Animal rights activists frequently campaign against factory farming.

• Animal Testing: This is the use of non-human animals in experiments and research. Animal rights activists argue that this practice is cruel and unnecessary.

• Animal Liberation: This is the idea that animals should be freed from human use and exploitation. It is a more radical aspect of the animal rights movement.

See Also

• Ethics
• Animal Law
• Animal Cruelty
• Animal Rights Movement
• Animal Rights Activism

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