The primary concern surrounding bestiality and zoophilia is animal welfare. Animals involved in these activities may suffer physical harm, emotional trauma, and exploitation. Many countries have laws prohibiting bestiality and animal abuse, recognizing the inherent cruelty and harm inflicted on animals.
This report examines the definitions, historical development, current legal frameworks, and ethical challenges associated with animal welfare animal rights as of April 2026. 1. Conceptual Framework: Welfare vs. Rights The primary concern surrounding bestiality and zoophilia is
Pioneered by philosophers like Peter Singer (utilitarian approach) and Tom Regan (deontological rights approach), the rights view argues that sentient beings—those capable of feeling pleasure and pain—have inherent value. They are not property. They are not "things." current legal frameworks