The female body: an overview from traditional philosophy to surrogacy

Abstract

So-called surrogacy is a widespread practice in several countries around the world. Behind the appearance of a supposed freedom to dispose of their bodies, lies the exploitation of women belonging to the most socially and geographically vulnerable groups, which has all the characteristics of a modern form of slavery in the service of economic interests. The roots of this phenomenon lie in a secular tradition of devaluation of women and their corporeality that has permeated the most diverse cultures and which, despite the official recognition of their equal dignity at the national legal level, continues latently to this day.

Received: 15/07/22 | Accepted: 06/01/23