Asked by MyJournie Fantroy on Sep 23, 2024
Elizabeth Anderson endorses the view that surrogacy contracts are expressions of female altruism.
Surrogacy Contracts
Legal agreements where a woman agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another person or couple, who will become the child's parent(s) after birth.
Female Altruism
The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often characterized or perceived as being more prevalent or pronounced in females.
- Understand the ethical dilemmas involved in surrogacy, including issues of commodification and exploitation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the ethical dilemmas involved in surrogacy, including issues of commodification and exploitation.
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