An exploration of the psycho-sexual experiences of women who have undergone female genital cutting: a case of the Maasai in Kenya (2012)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding II FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Esho Tammary
FGM/C Type(s): II
Health area of focus: Sexual.
Objective: To explore the link between FGM and sexuality by looking at the significance of FGC amongst the Maasai,the function of FGC with regards to matters of collective and individual sexuality and how does FGC influence subjects’ characterisation of sexual experience
Study Population: Women,Men
Findings: The research established that esteeming transformational processes linked with the FGC ‘rite of passage’ are crucial in shaping a woman’s femininity,identity,marriageable status and legitimating sexuality. In turn,these elements are imperative in inculcating and nurturing a positive body-self image and sex appeal and consequently,positive sexual self actualization. These finding brings to question the validity of conventional sexuality theory,particularly those that subscribe to bio-physical models as universal bases for understanding the subject of female sexual functioning among women with FGC
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya