Altruistic Surrogacy and Reproductive Futurism in Falguni Kothari's The Object of Your Affections (2019).

The article explores the representation of altruistic surrogacy and reproductive futurism in Falguni Kothari's novel "The Object of Your Affections." It analyzes the motivations and implications of perpetuating the biological family model, as well as the neoliberal notions surrounding motherhood and...

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Published in:	Women's Studies Vol. 54; no. 1; pp. 95 - 117
Main Authors:	Sharma, Eva, Malhotra, Isha
Format:	Literary Criticism
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan/Feb2025
Subjects:	Object of Your Affections, The (Book) Kothari, Falguni Surrogate motherhood Families Motherhood Kinship Social norms Gender role 21st century (Literary period)
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	The article explores the representation of altruistic surrogacy and reproductive futurism in Falguni Kothari's novel "The Object of Your Affections." It analyzes the motivations and implications of perpetuating the biological family model, as well as the neoliberal notions surrounding motherhood and family. It examines the nature of kinship entanglements within altruistic surrogacy arrangements and the influence of societal norms, societal expectations and gender roles in kinship relations.