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I conducted a literature review of articles pertaining to the history and treatment of rats. After outlining all of the relevant connections, I argue that as a result of people's conceptions about rats, rats do not receive the same respect and protections afforded other animals, such as cats and dogs, in the laboratory and beyond. I present both negative and positive conceptions about rats and the realities of these conceptions. Finally, I talk about the changes that need to take place in laboratory research, why animals are still used in research today, and the alternatives that exist to animal models.
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Title
- Rats' Rights: Common Misconceptions About Domestic Rats
Contributors
- Walker, Abigail Marie (Author)
- Chew, Matthew (Thesis director)
- Kibler, Karen (Committee member)
- College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (Contributor)
- Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut (Contributor)
- School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
- School of Music, Dance and Theatre (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2021-05
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