Do our norms around sex presentation uphold a constrictive gender regime? In a new article in Ethics, Ophelia Vedder writes that the abolition of hegemonic gender roles must involve the elimination of ...

Living in a democracy is linked to better mental health, and recent research reveals this happens primarily when citizens feel a genuine sense of personal freedom. The research suggests that the ...

Is bodily autonomy a genuine right? In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, based on the argument that the Constitution was not intended to protect personal autonomy, it's ...

In the intricate web of human relationships, the delicate balance between intimacy and personal autonomy is perpetually tested. Parents, siblings, and loved ones provide essential emotional and ...

A Belfast High Court ruling is expected to ease Northern Ireland's strict anti-abortion laws to make it easier for women to terminate pregnancies in some cases. Physical function and sense of autonomy ...

We all like to believe that we are free to make our own choices. At the same time, many people think that psychological techniques are constantly being used to sway us—from social media trends to ...