Female Circumcision Controversy

Also after reading this it makes me wonder what else is going on around the world to find something as vulgar and painful as this going on in one area. This makes you question human abilities and traditions of other countries and basic human rights mainly for women. Female circumcision is just one of the things that is going around the world that is a tradition that is painful I'm sure there's more painful and equally disgraceful methods of “torture”. There are many points in this essay that made think about people's well-being. Obviously the pain they had to go through was very shocking but also how poor leave the women were being treated when they wanted to get it changed. One of the points that interest me that was all so shocking boys when they went into the detail of the circumcisions how they are “three different types” that you can do when you get a circumcision. Another part that interests me was when they are working for change there's many different types of ways that governments and individuals in these areas for work to try to get this band or changed from their

Female circumcision is based on gender oppression and degradation of women. It is the result of a patriarchal society trying to sexually control women. Women are stripped of their sexuality and their virginity is controlled until they are married. As in most patriarchal societies, marriage is essential to the economic survival of women. Therefore, in the minds of these people, the benefits gained from this operation for the girl and her family far outweigh any potential danger. They look forward to circumcision as a coming-of-age ritual, which is necessary to maintain health, virginity and family honor. Circumcised women are considered beautiful while uncircumcised women are considered ugly, unclean, and unfit for marriage. So when parents request a genital procedure for their daughter, they are only seeking to enhance their child's acceptance into their culture and assure her desirability as a wife.

The aim of this paper is the presentation of advantages and disadvantages associated with male circumcision based on peer reviewed articles and recommendations of WHO. The ethical and religious aspects of circumcision will not be discussed in this paper.

This paper will be discussing the justification for supporting the practice, female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation is a heavily embedded cultural practice that is predominantly practiced in Africa and the Middle East. As many Western civilizations oppose the practice, they fail to understand and acknowledge the cultural significance within these region’s societies. In fact, they are unable to recognize the parallelism that is present within their own societies. Using cultural relativism, this paper will depict the striking similarities

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

Female Genital Mutilation is a prevalent custom for many cultures across the African continent, and it has affected 140 million girls and women worldwide. The amount of damage afflicted depends on which type of FGM is undergone. A small prick, scratch, and other non-invasive forms of symbolic circumcision should be viewed as merely ‘bad’ practices in these communities because they “restrict the basic liberties of their members.” There are minor health consequences of procedures like clitoridectomy and excision, and women are often times forced to have these done in order to enter into womanhood or to fit the social norm. On the other hand, more extreme and oppressive forms of mutilation such as infibulation are altogether a violation of human

The practice of genital mutilation is a cultural tradition performed across central Africa, in the southern Sahara, and in parts of the Middle East. Most women who have experienced FGC live in one of the 28 countries in Africa and the Middle East where FGC is practiced. Almost one-half of women who have experienced FGC live in Egypt or Ethiopia. To a lesser degree, FGC is practiced in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and India. Some immigrants practice various forms of FGC in other parts of the world, including Australia, Cana-da, New Zealand, the United States, and in European nations. Circumcision is a religious or cultural ritual for many Jewish and Islamic families, as well as certain aboriginal tribes in Africa and

Female circumcision is a ritualized form of child abuse and violence against women, it is a violation of human rights.

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 World Health Organization 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 often play other central roles in communities, such as attending childbirths (Mutilation). However, this is a traditional practice which has been practiced by several

Genital mutilation, predominantly female gender mutilation has become a serious perplexing matter and dilemma that a majority of young women around the world are facing. Although both genders are disturbed by genital mutilation, it primarily affects infants up until women that are twenty-five years of age. Genital mutilation is frequently performed in about twenty-five African countries. Genital mutilation is communal and expressed in Somalia, Mali, Egypt, Sudan, etc. Genital mutilation is predominant and widespread in a majority of rural areas as well as villages throughout Africa. Astonishingly, genital mutilation is likewise dominant in the United States, Canada and England. This is owed to the fact that many immigrants from contributing

There are many global issues that plague our earth, even now in the 21st century. One of these issues is female circumcision. Female circumcision, or Female Genital Mutilation, is the partial or full removal of the external female genitalia for nonmedical reason. It is an inhumane practice that effects an estimated 200 million women around the world (Global Issues in Context). It is unclear where FGM originally became, but many believe that FGM originated in ancient Egypt and then spread to  East Africa. It was believed that FGM would ensure women’s virginity and reduction in the female desire. FGM has also been practised in

Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision has been raising red flags all over the world for quite some time now. FGM is a type of procedure causing alterations such as removing or cutting of the female genital organs for no medical reason necessary (UNFPA,2015). According to the World Health Organization, it is reported an estimated 140 million females (women and children) are victims to FGM predominately in Africa as well as some Middle East countries (WHO, 2014). The earliest record of practice known to man started in the Egyptian era back in 25BC and although there has been no hard evidence found researchers seem to believe it spread by dominant tribes for cultural purposes. FGM can be performed on girls starting

Female Genital Mutilation is a very large issue in many countries around the world. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) “refers to all procedures including partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons” (WHO, 1). There are four types of FGM, but type I and II are the most common for women and children to partake in. There are about 100-140 million girls and women who are subjected to this harmful practice around the world” (WHO, 1). This practice has been a part of the cultural norms of many societies since the pre-colonial time and is still a major issue for the countries that participate in this harmful practice.

Around the world, there are acceptable and unacceptable cultural practices. Among the unacceptable one’s female genital mutilations (FGM) is one the worst cultural practices in some countries, and also it is against the law. FGM is defined as cutting or removing of the outer parts of the female genital for nonmedical prepuces. In the worldwide, 200 million girls and women are exposed for FGM because of cultural influences. This practice is rooted deep in the cultural norms of countries such as, Latin America, North America, Africa, the Arab States, sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, Australia,

Female genital circumcision (FGC) is a cultural ritual that is performed to the vast majority of women within the countries of Sudan, Kenya, Mali, Benin, Togo, and parts of the Middle East. Female genital circumcision also termed as female genital mutilation is used based upon a person’s beliefs. This ritual has been highly controversial for many years especially in the western society, due to the health risks that women may have to go through. Doctor Gruenbaum, and anthropologist who studied FGC in Sudan, has researched this topic and believes that outsiders need to have an open mind about diverse cultures. I believe that this procedure should not be illegal; however, education about the risks of the procedure