Belief systems enforcing female genital mutilation in Europe (2015)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Yussif Nagumse Alhassan, Hazel Barrett, Katherine E Brown, Kayleigh Kwah
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore the dynamic nature of belief systems and enforcement mechanisms that perpetuate FGM/C among three African migrant communities in the EU
Study Population: Women,Men
Findings: The research finds that belief systems supporting the practice of FGM among African migrants in the European diaspora are similar to those in their home countries. Beliefs structured around religion,sexuality,decency,marriage and socialisation are particularly significant in perpetuating FGM in the study migrant communities. These are enforced through sanctions and social expectations from the migrants’ home and host communities
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Italy,Portugal,Spain