Surrogacy-led migration

Reflections on the policy dilemmas

Datos Bibliográficos

ID13122007
AutoresA A Ullah (0000-0003-1441-141X, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, autor de correspondencia), Faraha Nawaz (0000-0001-8986-9017, University of Rajshahi)
Año2020
Volumen23
Número2
Páginas157-171
Fecha de publicación2020-08-19
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaPublic Administration and Policy (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2517-679X • E-ISSN: 1727-2645
EditorialEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/pap-03-2020-0014
OpenAlexW3097591920
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas18

Purpose There is abundant research on surrogacy; however, migration scholars have not addressed surrogacy-driven migration. Policies related to surrogacy and surrogacy-led migration are under-researched. The paper argues that surrogacy-led migration or fertility/reproductive migration constitutes a significant part of mainstream migration. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the policy dilemmas in various countries. Design/methodology/approach A total of 9 surrogate mothers (4 from India; 2 from Thailand, 2 from Indonesia and 1 from Nepal) and 8 commissioning parents (2 from Japan; 4 from Europe; 1 from the USA; 1 from Australia) and 2 doctors (1 from India and 1 from Thailand) selected on snowball basis were interviewed between 2014 and 2016 by using a checklist. Findings The deficiency and inconsistency of laws regarding surrogacy facilitated the growth of the surrogacy market. Therefore, a uniform policy would help to define and improve the surrogacy and surrogacy-led migration management. Originality/value This paper demonstrates the interplay of surrogacy and mainstream migration. This is a fresh addition to the study of migration

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