Female genital mutilation : legal, cultural, and medical issues / Rosemarie Skaine.
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TextPublication details: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2005Description: ix, 321 p. : map ; 23 cmISBN: 9780786421671 (softcover )Subject(s): Female circumcision | Society | Cultural studies: customs & traditions | Social law & Medical law | Africa | Ethical issues & debates | Gender studies: women & girls | Circumcision, FemaleDDC classification: 392.1 Summary: This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. Personal interviews help to expand and enrich the discussion. The book concludes with thoughts on the movement from tradition to cultural evolution.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-297) and index.
This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. Personal interviews help to expand and enrich the discussion. The book concludes with thoughts on the movement from tradition to cultural evolution.
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