Biological Citizenship

Biological citizenship refers to the way individuals and communities engage with health and biological issues that affect them, often shaping their rights and identities. It involves how people advocate for access to healthcare, participate in disease prevention, and influence policies based on shared biological or health concerns. This concept recognizes that biological factors—like genetics, disease, or environmental exposures—can connect people socially and politically, leading them to organize and demand responses from governments or institutions to protect their well-being. Essentially, biological citizenship links personal biological experiences with societal rights and responsibilities.