AN UNDERSTANDING OF FGM (FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION): WOMEN OF THE ‘BOHRA COMMUNITY’ WHO ARE CIRCUMCISED AND IT’S SOCIO-SEXUAL EFFECTS (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Syyed,H.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This data examines whether cultural patriarchy contributes towards questionable traditions
such as,FGM/C
Study Population: Women from Bohra community
Findings: This topic scrutinizes that a mixed methodology approach allows tolerant comprehension of female circumcision,yet does not nullify acknowledgment of its patriarchal roots and violent nature. The survey analysis confirmed that almost 97 per cent out of 27 respondents thought that culture gives more power and dominance to men in Pakistani society. This kind of data supports the argument that patriarchal and misogynistic environments breed practices that endanger women’s physical and social well-being
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Asia
Country(ies):Pakistan