The Surrogacy Act
- Event type
- Game/quiz, Online
- Organisers
- University of Exeter
- Contact
- thesurrogacyact@gmail.com
- Is event online?
- Yes
- Accessibility information
- This event will take place on Zoom. The presentation will have live-text captioning. The game will be played independently online via twine (https://twinery.org/); audience members will need access to a web-browser. For people who would like extra support, the facilitators will run break-out rooms and screen-share / talk through the activity to ensure everyone can access it. Please contact the organiser directly if you have any further specific access needs.
- Region/country
- South West England International National
Scheduled dates
Join playwright Rhianna Ilube and feminist researchers Zaina Mahmoud and Meera Somji as they present 'The Surrogacy Act', a work-in-progress digital game exploring the legal and ethical dilemmas of surrogacy.
What are the experiences of surrogates and intended parents in the UK? In California? In India? How are their choices shaped by different legal systems? What makes surrogacy different from other forms of 'work'? During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to ‘playtest’ the solo online activity, and learn more about the research and interviews that underpins it.
No prior knowledge about surrogacy or gameplay is necessary - only a curiosity to play and willingness to share some feedback at the end! This event is generously supported by an Enhanced Research Award, provided by the Wellcome Centre for Culture and Environments of Health, University of Exeter.