Meaning well while doing harm: compulsory genital examinations in Swedish African girls (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Johnsdotter,S.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: Describes the current situation in Sweden and highlight some of the drawbacks of a very harsh,although well-intended,policy to check for FGM in Europe.
Study Population: The discussion is based on data from 122 police files,including criminal investigations regarding suspected “female genital mutilation” (FGM)
Findings: While the ultimate aim is to protect girls at risk for FGM,current policies have ramifications that are invasive and sometimes even traumatising for the girls involved. This paperoffers an empirical example of how politics in western multicultural societies may negatively influence the sexual health and rights of a target group,in this case,girls and young women whose families originate from countries where circumcision of girls is practiced
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):Sweden