Sociology
The Commodification of Intimacy in Global Surrogacy Markets
Quick fact
In the global surrogacy market, the United States is the largest commercial hub, with costs ranging from $100,000 to $150,000, while surrogates in India (before its 2015 ban) earned roughly $6,000–$10,000.
Why this is interesting
You pay for the groceries, the rent, and the electricity. But what would it feel like to pay someone to carry your child for nine months—and then hand the baby over?