Female Genital Cutting (FGC) as a tool to control female sexual desire among the Somali community in Kenya (2005)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Sheikh Maryam
FGM/C Type(s): III
Health area of focus: Sexual.
Objective: To document reasons used by the Somali community to justify continuation of FGC in relation to female sexuality
Study Population: Not stated
Findings: The Somali community perceived FGM/C as a critical component of their culture to control female sexual desires and a tool for fostering family honour. The sample community believed FGM/C preserved female virginity,maintains female monogamy during marriage and increases male sexual pleasure. FGM/C was thought to decrease sexual desire in female during and before marriage. Sexually pure women are believed to be fulfilling Islamic obligation and are eligible for marriage,bringing honour to their family
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya