The power structure in the perpetuation of female genital cutting in Kenya (2018)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Young Eun Nam
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: 1. Investigate the prominent role of women’s internal networks for perpetuating FGC. 2. to explore the underlying values and norms of
the research respondents as reflected in their attitudes towards the practice of
FGC.
Study Population: Population from Kenya,Uganda and Ethiopia
Findings: the potential of women’s networks could be used to enhance the effectiveness of an anti-FGC strategy.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya,Uganda,Ethiopia