Assessing the controversy: female genital mutilation or legitimate rite of passage? (2012)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Brockington M
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To provide a cross-cultural overview of the ethical debate on this controversial subject,including both the justifications for the continuation of the practice and those advocating its cessation. It also discusses the different factors that support the persistence of the practice and then formulate a culturally sensitive plan of action for the eradication of female genital cutting/circumcision
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study concluded that female genital cutting is,indeed,mutilation. The practice removes healthy organs and tissue from innocent girls and with it eliminates their human rights to bodily integrity and wholeness,sexual pleasure,and a lifetime without pain or suffering from the physical,psychological,reproductive,and sexual ramifications. No matter the severity of the type of FGC,all forms denied girls and women these basic human rights and cannot be justified by religious,cultural,or medical reasons
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified