👉 Personhood is a legal concept that refers to a person's status as an individual, distinct from the concept of natural personhood. In other words, it describes the ability of individuals to take actions and have rights in their own right, without being subject to the whims or whimsical whims of others. The term "personhood" has been used historically to describe the legal status of certain human beings, such as children, adults, and elderly people who are considered to be capable of personal autonomy and
