Essay On Sterilization In Australia

Sterilization, the act of removing a woman's ability to have a child, has been a way for the government to exert control and has been throughout history. Globally, sterilization was used as a way to control social behavior, but most practices have been abolished in the 20th century as they the impacts on the victims were discovered. In contrast, Australia allows the practice to continue presently despite the controversy surrounding the topic and the several human rights violations they are breaking. Australia has permitted social and legal negligence when it comes to the sterilization of disabled women due to societal pressure and inconsistencies within the law. Sterilization in Australia had been occurring behind closed doors, having only …show more content…
The United Nations Committee Against Torture stated “The Committee recommends that the State party enact uniform national legislation prohibiting, except where there is a serious threat to life or health, the use of sterilization without the prior, free and informed consent of the person concerned, and that it ensure that, once adopted, this legislation is effectively applied (United Nations, 8)” The government needs to give disabled people equal representation and power in the treatment of their bodies by discontinuing the practice. Sterilization needs only be continued with the free consent of the victim rather than a parental guardian or judge who will never understand the true reputations of being denied a basic human right. The government needs to accept all replications of the acts they permitted. Lastly, they must provide programs to improve the livelihood of those that are disabled and to help improve the bridges of society by allowing representation of the disabled community in leadership positions. Due to Australia’s long history in neglect,the government must accept all reproductions of what they allowed to