Analysis Of Michael Schaap 's ' Mom ' Why Did You Circumcise Me

Islamic, Jewish, West African, the Aborigines of Australia and many other religions and cultures use circumcision as a rite of passage that holds significant meaning. Most preform the act in infancy or early childhood and while some hold it as optional others see it as obligatory and will even make sure to circumcise their deceased before burial. (Darby) In Kenya, boys will wear the razor blade that was used on them around their necks as a sign of “initiation into manhood” (Morris) Some religions, such as Catholicism, have maintained that the act of circumcision is brutal, barbaric and unnecessary.(Wikipedia 1)

Females bodies are forcefully mutilated and depreciated to supposably better their lives when they become older despite health complications and failed child birth. Mother’s who cared about her daughter's future embraced circumcision. At a very young age mothers would take their daughters to an Elder with little to no education about the female reproductive organs” slicing off all or part of a woman's clitoris and labia as part of a ceremony that is often conducted around the time that the woman reaches puberty”(Khazan) A female who was not circumcised wasn't considered as normal and thought never to be married to a desirable husband. People felt like “ [...it will make a woman look more beautiful in the eyes of her husband…]”(Corbett). Woman depreciated their self-worth by mutilating their bodies to please or to be accepted

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting (FGC) and female circumcision, is the removal of part or the entire external female genitalia or any injury to the female genital organ with no medical reasoning. The practice of circumcision is entrenched in gender inequality and efforts to control women’s sexuality. It is believed to bring about honor, purity, and cleanliness; however, FGM/FGC is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. It is nearly always carried out on minors and is a violation of rights of children. The practice also violates a woman’s right to

Female circumcision has been a cultural tradition practiced in different parts of the world for many years in order to secure virginity until marriage. In Africa female genital mutilation tradition is a part of the Muslim culture and parts of the Middle East, for the women to be desirable by her husband. (JPEG) Consequently, girls the ages of 4 through 14 are to endure the severe pains of female circumcision in order to not betray their culture and family beliefs. (Ali, 2016) In the US, the estimated number of females between 15 and 49, who are either at risk of genital mutilation or who have already undergone a procedure, has reached more than 500,000, triple the amount reported in the 1990 national census. (Female genital mutilation in the US tripled in 25 years, 2015) This controversial practice performed on females lead advocates to believe that this is a form of female genital mutilation that must come to an end. (Ali, 2016)

Circumcision is a barbaric practice that has no medical purposes besides for appearance and what is more attractive to the opposite gender. Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, it is a practice that got started because of religion. Circumcision is usually performed on the second day after the baby is born. During a circumcision, the foreskin is freed from the head of the penis, and the extra foreskin is removed. The foreskin is a normal part of a male child, it is not a birth defect or something that has to be removed for the safety of the child. Circumcision is painful to the baby boy, they do not give them medicine to numb the pain or put them to sleep. The baby is in so much pain from the removal of the foreskin they go into shock

Filmed in Sierra Leone and Ethiopia, this documentary sheds light on the cultural variations that surround this practice and the different levels of government and humanitarian intervention in place in both countries (Mediterranean Women, 2006). The film gives voice to the generations of women who have been silenced by the secrecy that surrounds FGM and presents the truth behind why it still exists today (IRIN NEWS, 2015). The film shows that an end to FGM can only exist when governments impose the necessary legislation but will only end completely when the communities themselves no longer regard female circumcision as an essential part of tradition and culture The function of this practice, whether mild or severe, is ultimately to reduce a woman’s sexual desire, and so ensure her virginity until marriage. The more extensive procedure, involving stitching of the vagina, has the same aim, but reducing the size of the vagina is also intended to increase the husband’s enjoyment of the sexual act (IRIN NEWS,

Circumcision is a commonly performed and highly controversial medical procedure. This procedure is not new however, it has dated back centuries in humanity. “Circumcision is a surgical procedure that involves removal of the foreskin on the glans penis”(Hisley&Ward, 2009). There are many reasons this procedure is controversial including religious and social beliefs, medical risks and benefits, and personal opinions. The medical benefits of having this procedure done are not believed to be true by everyone which creates different opinions by medical professionals, although circumcision has become a very common procedure in the United States and is accepted by the majority of the population.

The act of male circumcision is a practice dating centuries. Accounts of circumcision can be found all over the world with many different myths and legends. There are many different reasons why this antediluvian ritual takes place. In ancient times, circumcision was regarded as a rite of passage. The act was a symbolic transformation from adolescence to adulthood. Many other ancient cultures participated in circumcising as a means for eliminating masturbation. Today, circumcision is performed for very different reasons. Parents who circumcise may do so out of religious beliefs. Some may circumcise because of social pressure. Many parents feel an obligation to circumcise in order for their child “fit in”. Others circumcise on the basis of health and hygiene concerns. Some even circumcise out of pure ignorance about the issues that arise from the procedure. While the motives for circumcision have constantly changed, the practice still remains. The effects of circumcision are damaging to the male child’s body and mind. Circumcision is a permanent decision forced upon a child with no say in the matter. These days, it is no longer considered a rite of passage or a sacrifice needed for salvation. The health benefits circumcision claims seem to be under-investigated and minimal. So why do Americans still circumcise their children? Perhaps it is the social stigma of remaining intact or the misguided health concerns. Maybe it is a lack of knowledge about circumcision. No matter what

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. This practice of male circumcision was started century ago by Jewish people as part of religious ritual (Pillitteri, 2014). Today there is controversy with this practice. For this week's discussion, we are going to concentrate on proponents of the practice. Male circumcision has been a practice in various social groups in many countries around the world including Jewish people, Muslim, and even citizens of the United Stated of America (Chiringa, Ramathuba, & Mashau, 2017). Culture and religion have had a great impact on decision making regarding male circumcision.

Female circumcision, also known as female genital mutilation (FGM), is a major topic in the feminist spotlight. Based solely on the difference between the descriptions of the topic (circumcision vs. mutilation), it is easy to see there is conflict of opinions about the ethics surrounding the practice. While male circumcision is often easily accepted in modern day society, female circumcision is not. The common stereotype is that female circumcision is performed as a male dominance practice (Vestbostad & Blystad, 2014), however, there are many alternate traditions surrounding the practice. Therefore, I will investigate both sides of the story: the religious/traditional outlook, feminist/human rights outlook and why concern is placed on female circumcision over male.

When having a child many questions arise such as where will we take baby while we work, how are we going to accommodate another person in the household, and the ultimate will we circumcise? For some families in the world it is not even a familiar question discussed, but unfortunately in the US it is a very prevalent practice. It saddens and almost scares me that we have become so desensitized to the thought of male circumcision of newborns. In reality it is a very horrendous unnecessary procedure that is far too over looked. Majority of the world do not participate in the circumcision of male newborns and deem it unnecessary. I believe this barbaric practice should be stopped. Hopefully in the next few decades’ circumcision will ultimately no longer be the decision of parents in the US, unless deemed medically necessary. Cutting off a vital piece of skin on a vulnerable, sensitive, healthy organ should be the decision of the person in question not the parent, not your body not your choice.

Female genital mutilation is a very disturbing act that we must eliminate; even if will have to pull this bull by its horns. According to Sarah Boseley, health editor at The Guardian explains, female genital mutilation is a procedure that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Sadly, this act is recognized as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. In addition, as per World Health Organization, this practice is mostly carried out by traditional circumcisers, who commonly play other central roles in communities like attending childbirths (Mutilation). However, this is a traditional practice which has been practiced by several generations in many communities and cultures. Moreover, the operation is usually performed at a very youthful age. Female genital mutilation is classified into four major types: clitoridectomy known as type one, excision as type two, infibulation as type three, and the forth type includes type two and three combined.

Circumcision is performed in the name of a religion which may be repudiated by the recipient when he becomes able to judge. For such persons, the religious purpose becomes nugatory. The bodies of children should not be sacrificed to the religion of their parents.

Although circumcision is thought to be one of the oldest procedures in the world, the manner in which American doctors perform it is relatively new. Unbeknownst to most modern day Americans, circumcision wasn’t widely practiced in the country until about 1910. As a matter of fact, none of our founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, were circumcised! Americans tend to be dumbfounded when they learn that “about 80 percent of the world's population do not practice circumcision, nor have they ever done so.” (Wallerstein) We are, in

One aspect in which the two cultures and/or religions disagree, and which is one of the main themes of this novel, is the one of circumcision. Traditional Africans strongly believe that this practice will allow individuals to “learn the ways of the tribe” (29). It is not just something elders believe in, young children and adolescents in the novel, such as Waiyaki and Muthoni, consciously affirm to be ready for entering respectively manhood and womanhood. What this meant was that they were ready for being circumcised. Muthoni is the daughter of the converted Christian priest in Makuyo whose name is Joshua. Even though he was circumcised himself, after his religious conversion, he considered the practice inhuman, and thus, he did not put