From clitoridectomies to ‘designer vaginas’: The medical construction of heteronormative female bodies and sexuality through female genital cutting (2005)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Green Fiona J
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Sexual,Gynaecological..
Objective: To contribute to an ongoing critical discussion of sexuality and female genital cutting (FGC) offered by feminists,human rights activists,and academics
Study Population: Not Stated
Findings: The discussion revealed how various cultures and people including women themselves use FGC to influence and enforce Western medically constructed female embodiment(s) of heteronormative femininity and sexuality.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified