Challenging imperialism in the discourse of female genital cutting (2011)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Smith Courtney
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To challenge the hegemony of traditional Western feminist discourse in framing the debate surrounding female genital cutting (FGC). The argument is that FGC is not a “barbaric,uncivilized,and mutilating practice” that happens in uniform,primordial societies. The article critiques this ethnocentric rhetoric and also provides an alternative approach to studying,discussing,and understanding FGC
Study Population: Women
Findings: The study found that engaging with and privileging women affected by the practices,and exercising cultural reflection in the process,could result in a new discursive framing based upon equal participation in the discussion and nonimperialist,transnational feminist activism
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified