ISSN: 2265-6294

Third World Women as Reproductive Vessels: Surrogate Motherhood in Amulya Malladi’s A House for Happy Mothers

Main Article Content

Hanan Adnan Mustafa,Intisar Rashid Khaleel

Abstract

A House for Happy Mothers (2016) depicts the recent debated reproductive technology practice of surrogacy. Though the practice is valued as one of best opportunities for many individuals and infertile couples to complete their families, however, surrogacy arrangement is engaged with several critical studies. Commercial surrogacy in India has been the absolute attractive source for infertile couples around the world to make their dreams come true. Surrogacy has been accused of exploiting the poor and vulnerable women and commodifying their bodies. The current study examines the text from a Marxist feminist theoretical framework.

Article Details