The book "Wombs in Labor: Transnational Commercial Surrogacy in India (South Asia Across the Disciplines)" is a comprehensive examination of surrogacy practices in India, which has emerged as a significant source of international surrogacy agreements. This study, written by an expert in South Asian studies, analyses the cultural, legal, and economic factors that contribute to the surge in commercial surrogacy in India.
The author explores how surrogacy is embedded in the country's complex socio-economic structure and legal framework, and how it intersects with issues of race, caste, and class. By examining cases of failed pregnancies, abandoned children, and the exploitation of surrogates, the book raises critical questions about the ethics and legality of surrogacy tourism and commodification of motherhood.
"Wombs in Labor" is both an important contribution to the study of transnational migration and family formation and a timely reminder of the ethical and legal challenges that surrogacy poses. It is an essential read for anyone interested in South Asian studies, international law, and human rights.
The product "Wombs in Labor: Transnational Commercial Surrogacy in India (South Asia Across the Disciplines)" would be best fit for a scholarly audience interested in critical cultural studies, anthropology, or sociology of contemporary families, families in India, and transnational migration.
