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will argue that they should have equal rights in all domains of behavior.
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Since they are sentient, free creatures,
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they should have a right to do whatever they want
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unless there is a compelling argument against it
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and a compelling argument would have to
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involve some infringement of the freedom of other people.
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On the other hand, if you're in an ethics of community
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you might argue that men and women have different rights
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and different responsibilities. They may be born to perform certain things
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and as such they're duty bound to follow them.
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If you're from an ethics of divinity,
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you may appeal to religious injunctions against certain actions and behaviors