Gestational Surrogacy in India: An Ethnographic Study

Explore the complexities of gestational surrogacy in India through this thought-provoking ethnographic study by Kalindi Vora. This book delves into the intricate world of surrogacy clinics, examining the intersection of law, policy, medical ethics, and global structural inequality in transnational assisted reproductive technology (ART) practices.

Reproductive Rights in the Spotlight

The volume engages with critical ethical discourses, both advocating for and challenging the notion of reproductive rights, a topic of enduring interest in feminist studies. It draws on the work of scholars in India, the United States, and Europe, providing a nuanced exploration of reproductive technologies from a feminist, anthropological, and science studies perspective.

Based on extensive fieldwork and archival research, this book is an essential resource for scholars and researchers of ethnography, gender studies, social and public policy, South Asian studies, and global public health, particularly reproductive health.

Key Features:

• Presents a comprehensive ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in India
• Explores the intersection of law, policy, medical ethics, and global structural inequality in transnational ART practices
• Contributes to critical ethical discourses on reproductive rights
• Bridges the gap between feminist studies, anthropology, and science studies
• Informative resource for scholars and researchers across multiple disciplines

Publication Details:

Published by Taylor and Francis on December 30, 2022

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032379074, 9781000816587