Freedom of Choice in Reproduction: A Critical Inquiry into Rights, Structures, and Resistance

Author(s)	Ms. Anindita Sarkar, Dr. Seema Dutta
Country	India
Abstract	The freedom of reproductive choice constitutes a fundamental aspect of human dignity, yet it remains one of the most contested terrains in global public discourse. This article interrogates the concept of reproductive freedom by examining how legal rights, cultural norms, socio-economic structures, and political ideologies shape and often limit women’s autonomy. Drawing on feminist, Marxist, and intersectional theories, it explores the different dynamics that either enable or inhibit reproductive agency. With a particular focus on India and comparative perspectives from the Global. Freedom of choice in reproduction is a pivotal aspect of human rights and gender equality. It argues that reproductive freedom Is not merely a question of personal liberty but of systemic justice, intersecting with rights to health, education, freedom of religion or belief, and protection from gender-based violence. This piece critically examines how reproductive rights are both enabled and constrained by political, cultural, and economic forces.
Keywords	Reproductive freedom, Women’s autonomy, Gender equality, Access to Reproductive Healthcare, Violence and Coercion in Reproduction , Human Dignity and Bodily Integrity, Intersectionality
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-31
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52631
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9vpp4

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