is a socio-cultural conception of the differences between groups of human beings.  Biological science scholars have concluded that any typology or categorization according to race is artificial, and not reconcilable with scientific findings.  Although it is not useful to talk about race in biological terms, some social scientists still find it useful to investigate racial differences in behaviour and lifestyle, as race still retains power as a social concept.

is a branch of feminism that views women's oppression (which radical feminists refer to as "patriarchy") as a basic system of power upon which human relationships in society are arranged. It seeks to challenge this arrangement by rejecting standard gender roles and male oppression

is the recognition of the basic right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and means to do so, and the right to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health. They also include the right of all to make decisions concerning reproduction free of discrimination, coercion and violence.

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