Ethics of Commercial Surrogacy in the Russian Federation

Elizaveta Khlynovskikh

Bakalářská práce

Abstract:

The thesis investigates ethical questions concerning the practice of commercial surrogacy in the Russian Federation, one of the few countries in which it is legal. The literature review explains the basic concepts of surrogacy as a whole by giving a brief introduction to its history, definitions, types and legislations in different countries. The literature review also provides and examines various social stigmas associated with surrogacy on the basis of which it is considered to be an unethical practice as well as gives reasons why surrogacy thrives despite all ethical dilemmas surrounding it. The practical part will include a detailed study of commercial surrogacy in Russia on the example of the Siberian Institute of Reproduction and Human Genetics in Altay Krai, Barnaul. On the basis of the interview with the lawyer of this particular clinic, the legal framework of surrogacy in Russia will be explained and supported with an example of a standard contract and a questionnaire used to recruit potential surrogates by the clinic. The practical part will also include testimonies of surrogates and those women who are only planning to become one. The conclusion will identify whether or not commercial surrogacy in Russia can be considered unethical based on the comparative analysis of social stigmas and local regulations together with surrogates testimonies. The conclusion will also provide an overall verdict on ethics of surrogate motherhood in Russia based on the analysis of both current legislation and its peculiarities.

Keywords

Surrogacy, Baby-selling, Exploitation, Alienated labour, Commodification, Reproductive labour

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 15. 3. 2017

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedoucí: Daniel Rosenhaft Swain, Ph.D. MA

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Provozně ekonomická fakulta

Bakalářský studijní program / obor:
Economics Policy and Administration / Business Administration