Empowerment Through Legislation: A Legal Analysis of Women's Sexual and Reproductive Rights in India

Abstract

Women can be empowered by laws that safeguard and promote their sexual and reproductive rights. The concept of reproductive rights specifies the rights of women to make decisions about their own bodies and health, highlighting the right of choice in reproductive matters. The social and cultural context in India presents a complex and multifaceted view of the concept of reproductive rights of women. Childbearing is viewed as a societal responsibility of women in Indian society. This restricts women's right to make decisions about their own lives by putting pressure on them to have children even if they are not ready. In India, abortion is also frequently seen as a women's issue, and women who choose to have an abortion are stigmatized and discriminated against. Authors propose actionable policy recommendations for an equitable and just society where women's rights are both legally protected and culturally esteemed.