. We see this in the banning of cosmetic testing on animals, the move away from battery cages in farming, and the retirement of animals from circuses.
Similarly, the "crate-free" movement for pregnant sows has gained traction. Instead of confining a pig to a metal stall so small she cannot turn around for her entire four-month pregnancy, welfare standards push for group housing with bedding.
The animal rights position, most famously articulated by philosopher Tom Regan in The Case for Animal Rights (1983), argues that animals are not merely objects of moral concern but are . They have inherent value—what Regan called "inherent worth"—that is independent of their utility to humans.
Without the radical vision of abolition, welfare standards will always be negotiated downward. Industry will always ask for the smallest, cheapest enclosure. It is the uncompromising voice of the rights movement that pulls the Overton window leftward, making "cage-free" seem moderate by comparison.
From an animal rights perspective, the goal isn't just to make the cages bigger—it’s to empty them. This movement often advocates for: The abolition of animal testing in all forms. A shift toward plant-based diets (veganism).
The UK and EU recognizing animals as sentient beings in formal law.
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