Migração, fronteiras e gestação por substituição: análise dos fluxos migratórios ocasionados pelo turismo reprodutivo

Abstract

The present research investigates the articulation between technology, family and reproduction in current societies and how these alter social dynamics while creating new flows. For this purpouse, we sought to contextualize family pluralism and new forms of conception, with a focus on surrogate pregnancy, which are preponderant in the creation of reproductive tourism. A relevant dimension is the demographic analysis and the construction of flows, as well as where they are directed: through it, social transformations and the construction of new arrangements are analyzed that include the reduction of live births and the search for new forms of conception. Therefore, the normative models and experiences of regulation of surrogacy in Brazil and in the countries to which the flows are directed are analysed. The criticism of this practice allows us to analyze the legal gap that currently exists in Brazil, while an extremely dangerous informal market is being built, which can cause various harms to the parties involved in the process.