concept   bodily autonomy
statement   In patriarchal societies, especially for women, bodily autonomy may be influenced or restricted by family or community members.

2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bodily autonomy Patriarchal societies May be restricted, particularly for women, with decisions about their body often influenced or controlled by family or community members. 1
2 patient autonomy Patriarchal societies Medical decisions may be heavily influenced by family members or community elders, with less emphasis on individual patient autonomy. 1