Female genital mutilation Crossing the cultural and gender divides (2014)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Nesrin Varol,Mousthapa Toure
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To discuss FGM and overall prevelance across different cultures
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study concluded that FGM/C remained a difficult harmful practice to abandon,as it embodies culture,sexuality,female genitalia and religion,and the need to discuss all these in public and between men and women. Nevertheless,its prevalence and support were in decline and fewer girls are cut today than their grandmothers. With continuing international commitment and collaboration,we may see the end of FGM within a generation
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified