Chattel or Child: The Liminal Status of Companion Animals in Society and Law
Companion animals in the U.S. are increasingly regarded as members of the family with whom one may share a strong emotional bond. However, despite an evolving social construction that has elevated their status in the dominant culture, companion animals lack meaningful legal rights, and “fa...
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Social Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/8/5/158 |