Dynamics of change in the practice of female genital cutting in Senegambia: testing predictions of social convention theory (2011)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Shell-Duncan B,Wander K,Hernlund Y,Moreau A
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To test the theory of social change by looking at how being circumcised serves as a signal to other circumcised women that a girl or woman has been trained to respect the authority of her circumcised elders and is worthy of inclusion in their social network
Study Population: Women
Findings: Findings support Mackie’s assertion that expectations regarding FGC are interdependent; change must therefore be coordinated among interconnected members of social networks
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Gambia,Senegal