Marakwet of Kenya`s Perceptions of The Alternative Rite of Passage (2012)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Gladys Jerobon Kiptiony
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To find out the perceptions of the Marakwet people of Kenya on the alternative rite of passage.
Study Population:
Findings: Results showed that the youth,the christians,the educated,the wealthy,those with a high social status had a positive perception of the new rite. However,the Alternative Rite Graduands narrations showed non acceptance of their new status as women by their peers. For the Alternative Rite to be accepted,the community has to be convinced that women do not need the pain and suffering of mutilation of their genitalia to be women. The knifeless rite should be accepted.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya