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Exploring Indian Surrogates’ Perceptions of the Ban on International Surrogacy
- Source :
- Affilia. 33:69-84
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publications, 2017.
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Abstract
- This study examined surrogate women’s perceptions on the Indian ban on international surrogacy. In-depth interviews were conducted with 25 surrogate women at a fertility clinic in Gujarat, India. Three themes emerged: (1) perceptions of the ban; (2) impact of the ban on surrogates, international couples, and fertility clinics; and (3) long-term economic results of surrogacy. Women stated that international surrogacy should not be banned, because it provides substantial economic benefits. They also noted that the ban affects childless couples and clinics by cutting off a source of income. This research provides recommendations for social work action.
- Subjects :
- Gender Studies
03 medical and health sciences
medicine.medical_specialty
030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine
0302 clinical medicine
Family medicine
education
medicine
030212 general & internal medicine
Sociology
health care economics and organizations
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Fertility clinic
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15523020 and 08861099
- Volume :
- 33
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Affilia
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........f1cbb65c6783932965d1237a5dc50735