Animals And Animal Rights

Every year, millions of animals are subjected to experimentation at the hands of scientists, as well as, cosmetic chemists. Animals are often used in research to “advance the understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology” (Hajar 1). The use of animals in scientific research, or animal testing, is an extremely controversial practice; it has been largely debated since the seventeenth century. There is a large divide around the world concerning animal testing; while some find the practice harmless, others believe “animals are being exploited by research facilities and cosmetic companies all around the world” (Dunnuck 1). Even though it has proven to benefit humans in numerous ways, animal testing is slowly becoming more regulated and may eventually perish altogether.

Over the course of many years, makeup has been an important part of society. Not only is it used for beauty, but also as a form of self-expression. Popular makeup brands such as Maybelline, Covergirl, and MAC are frequently advertised on TV, featuring celebrities to promote their latest lip products. At the same time, consumers are not aware of what happens inside the laboratories that make them. Every year, the U.S. Government spends billions of dollars on animal testing for cosmetics–but those animals in the lab are suffering, even when there are already more humane alternative ways to test these products.

Each year, thousands of animals are brutally tortured in laboratories, in the name of cosmetic research. A movement to ban animal testing for cosmetic purposes has been gaining popularity, with many companies hopping on the bandwagon against this research. New alternatives have been developed to eliminate the necessity to test on animals. This is only a small beginning of what is necessary to end these immoral acts. Animal testing in cosmetics is useless and cruel, and can be accomplished by other methods of research to end the suffering of animals.

Throughout the decades, animals have been used in medical research to test the safety of cosmetics including makeup, hair products, soaps, perfume, and countless of other products. Animals have also been used to test antibiotics and other medicines to eliminate any potential risks that they could cause to humans. The number of animals worldwide that are used in laboratory experiments yearly exceeds 115 million animals. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of countries collect and publish data concerning animal use for testing and research, so the various animals used in experiments are unknown. (Author, Year). Whether animals should or shouldn’t be included in medical research has been a heated debate for countless generations. Many American’s value the achievements that animal experimentation has provided, but new understandings about the nature of animals have caused people to reconsider the ethics of using animals for human gain (Driscoll and Finley para 1). Despite the numerous benefits of animal experimentation, there are many negative aspects. Animals shouldn’t be used in medical testing because they are abused, many drugs that were tested on animals weren’t safe for humans and lastly, there are alternate ways that are cheaper and effective in testing the safety of products.

Using animals in research and to test the safety of products has been a topic of heated debate for decades. According to data collected by F. Barbara Orlans for her book, In the Name of Science: Issues in Responsible Animal Experimentation, sixty percent of all animals used in testing are used in biomedical research and product-safety testing (62). People have different feelings for animals; many look upon animals as companions while others view animals as a means for advancing medical techniques or furthering experimental research. However individuals perceive animals, the fact remains that animals are being exploited by research facilities and cosmetics

The cosmetic industry is a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide, catering to both men and women. Cosmetics seem to be so pervasive that everywhere you look, you can find some sort of cosmetic advertisement or commercial. Considering this high demand for cosmetics, many companies strive to produce products that will satisfy the consumer. However, in order for some cosmetic companies to manufacture their products, testing is conducted in the expense of animals. In the following report, we will examine many of the adversities that are associated with animal testing while offering some recommendations on how to remedy this issue.

While animal rights is a sensitive topic for many, most can agree that testing cosmetics on animals is inessential and unethical. Animal testing is a small but vital element of biomedical research and is ultimately unnecessary in relations to cosmetics. There is also a wide range of non-animal research techniques that, as well as being humane approaches to science, can be cheaper, quicker, and more effective. These alternatives prevent animals from suffering, and are more practical in general. Despite the controversy surrounding the subject and the many laws dictating safe guidelines for it, testing cosmetics on animals is wrong, and is a practice that should be abolished. Such groups as PETA, BUAV, and AALAS speak against companies that have tested cosmetics on animals for many years. Those groups oppose animal experimentation because of the raw cruelty of it and spread the word so every woman understands just which animal lives were sacrificed for the Foundation she’s smearing on her face every day. After all, there is nothing classy about watching a rabbit’s eyes

Seems rhetorical, but the fact is animals live through this everyday, without even given the choice. As humans, we establish our authority among all living beings, but for what reasons? Are humans better than all other species? Or is it true that we should hold a precedence over nonhuman animals? The ultimate question then remains, should animals have as much or equal to the same rights as humans? Their are endless arguments for and against this question, and many sub arguments that go hand in hand with each side. In this paper, I will discuss the definition of what animal rights entails and expand on the history that developed it’s meaning. Furthermore, I will thoroughly discuss, reason, and explain each opinion presented by our current society as well as the positions held by previous philosophers. Lastly, I will draw a conclusion to the opinions presented by discussing my personal position on the argument of animal rights.

Cosmetics tested on animals sometimes are affected for humans and sometime not affected for humans. 9 out of 10 drug experimental fail in clinical studies. Most of the test are not applicable for humans. “92% of experimental drugs that are safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials because they are too dangerous or don’t work”. “It is not surprising to find that treatments showing ‘promise’ in animals rarely work in humans. Not only are time, money and animals’ lives being wasted (with a huge amount of suffering), but effective treatments are being mistakenly discarded and harmful treatments are getting through”. Even though the experiments tested on animals fail some people still agree with animal testing

Millions of animals are being unneedlessly tested on for cosmetics, even though there are plenty of alternatives available and most of the results are unreliable or not applicable to humans. Although the fight against animal testing has made huge progress recently, America has yet to stop this cruel practice and chooses to torture animals while other countries are making a stop to the testing (“Animal Testing 101”).

Annually, one hundred to two hundred thousand animals suffer and possibly die due to testing for cosmetic reasons. (5) Animal testing was invented in the 1930’s when scientific technology wasn’t as advanced. Since then, cruel and painful tests have been performed on animals to test cosmetics. (1) Technology and science are more advanced now and alternative testing sources have become available. However, cosmetic companies continue to use animal testing for cosmetics even though it is outdated and unreliable. While animal testing is banned in some countries, some believe that it should be illegal for cosmetic companies worldwide to use animal testing. Not only is it is cruel and painful to the animals, reactions on animals may not be the same

More than 100 million animals suffer and die in the United States due to cruel cosmetic tests. Unfortunately people still use animals as tools to test their cosmetic products. Cosmetic testing should not be done with animals. Three reasons why are it’s cruel and inhumane, alternative testing now exists, and it's not reliable.

Every year, there is more than one hundred million animals that are used for a wide varieties of tests. One of them is to test the safety of cosmetics. However, the uses of animals to do tests is a very controversial issue. Many animals, such as rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, and hamsters, get hurt or die because of the testing. Moreover, there are many people who thinks that animals should have their own rights, so people can not use animals for testing. Even though the results of animals’ suffering will help humans determine the safety of cosmetics, there are still many people who think that making animal suffer for our own benefit is very unkind. Animals have been used to do tests a long time ago. However, many companies

Do animals deserve the natural rights humans have? Animals are being kept captive in science labs to test many things. In research labs they are used to test many trivial products and they are also used in valuable medical research. Many animal right activists go as far as breaking the law as an attempt to get the point across about the wellbeing of animals in science labs instead of being civil about the manner. Where are the limits of abuse to animals in the science labs? Is it essential that animals be used as experiments for anything other than valuable medical research? The welfare of animals should be considered in experiments, although they are a substantial benefit to medical research there should still be strict enforced regulations set to stop the unnecessary pain and suffering of the animals.

In his paper on animal rights, Peter Singer takes a moment to discuss the preservation of endangered species. Singer entertains the idea that one can argue that the preservation of an endangered species is similar to preserving a work of art by the fact that the reason for preserving an endangered species could be the enjoyment of humans. For instance, if I broke into the Louvre and destroyed the one Mona Lisa on display I would prevent any further person the joy of travelling to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa ever again. This line of thinking, therefore is extended to animals where the extinction of a species could be seen as depriving people from further enjoyment. Part of the appeal for continuing a species’ existence is the fact that humans derive pleasure from being able to experience things. People flock to see artworks like the Mona Lisa because they want to experience something by seeing the painting in person, and the rarity of these pieces of art is part of their appeal. This analogy is applied to endangered species based on the similarities between the two, in that people enjoy them and there is only limited access to an endangered animal as the animals may only live in zoos or specific environments in the wild. If an endangered species were to go extinct it would be unfortunate because of how people are no longer able to enjoy them anymore. Since important works of art are actively preserved for continued enjoyment, Singer believes it could be argued that