Female Genital Cutting: the pressures of culture,international attention,and domestic law on the role of African Women (Not specified)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Aisha Nicole Davis
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine the international scrutiny of female genital cutting (FGC) often referred to as female genital mutilation (FGM),and how international legislation overlooks the women affected by the procedure
Study Population: Women
Findings: The power to permanently change the traditions of a culture must come from within the group itself,lest we risk denying groups the right of self-identification. Feminists and human rights activists from Europe,America,and all across the African continent have spoken against female genital cutting,with lasting results seen when local and international opinion align and the community welcomes the change. This illustrates the lasting ability of tradition and culture in spite of international pressure from people both within and outside of the perceived community. Surely,the only way for true change to take place,the group that the change will affect must seek that change. From this,the Western world should understand the need to work with the “victimized” group,as opposed to continuing the imperialistic mindset by forcing their ideals upon others
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified