Babies for Sale

To turn pregnancy and childbirth into a paid, transactional service is one of the most profound acts of violence against women in the modern era. In this uncompromising and meticulously researched essay, philosopher Éliette Abécassis investigates the global market of surrogacy. Exposing the human, ethical, and hyper-capitalistic exploitation of women's bodies, she delivers a powerful warning about the future of our civilization, raising crucial questions about the commodification of human life.