Social Sciences
8 years ago

Legal Restrictions on the Retarded: Examining Moral Complexities and Societal Impact.

Philosophy and medicine
Examining Legal Restrictions on the Retarded
Barbara Baum Levenbook

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The article examines legal restrictions on people with intellectual disabilities. It discusses how these individuals have special privileges and restrictions in the law, such as being unable to marry or vote. The author explores different moral arguments for these restrictions, showing that the issue is more complex than previously thought.