Theories Of Female Genital Mutilation

In an extensive article, by Richard Griffith he reinstates information from the WHO Organization that “It is estimated that 100–140 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with the consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM).” (World Health organization, 2008). It is a horrible practice in which young females between the ages of infant and fifteen years of age, undergo a surgery for the alteration, removal or partial removal of their genitalia for religious or cultural reasoning’s. If that isn’t terrifying enough, understand that this takes place against the will of the receiving party. This is reason by itself, along with many reasons to stands up against FGM, as it should be outlawed entirely. But, before we can establish the barrier between necessary and criminal in discussion with this topic, we must look at the research and history of this practice, and let the statistics speak for its self.

On the contrary, it is known to be harmful to girls and women in many ways. First and foremost, it is painful and traumatic. The removal of or damage to healthy, normal genital tissue interferes with the natural functioning of the body and causes several immediate long-term health consequences. For example, babies born to women who have undergone female genital mutilation suffer a higher rate of neonatal death compared with babies born to women who have not undergone the procedure.

The first news publication that we will be analyzing is an article titled “Anatomy of Female Genital Mutilation” written by Michelle Roberts (2014) of BBC News. This article begins to inform the readers about what female genital mutilation is exactly. According to Roberts (2014) female genital mutilation is defined as, “any procedure that harms the female genital organs for non-medical purposes”. The article continues to inform its readers that among the stages of female genital mutilation, the most severe one includes when a woman’s clitoris is removed, then her genitals are stitched together so that the female does not have or enjoy sex. As girls, grow up to bear children, during labor and delivery, she is again unstitched

Female Genital Mutilation is practiced in parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East as a way for girls to be inducted into womanhood. This medical procedure is extremely controversial for it goes against many westernized feminist ideologies. Though seemingly hurtful and damaging towards the women in these cultures, there are still large amounts of girls who willingly chose to have this done to them. This conflict of opinions of what is right and what is wrong to do to women’s genitalia has been contested for a long time, and the answer to this question has not been solved. For one, the answer of what is moral in this situation is different and divided among all different cultures and societies

Imagine being, forced down and having a sacred body part cut off, without any anesthetics or hope for any health benefit just because a cultural belief permits it. This is the nonconsensual fate of innocent women worldwide that are victims of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM, often referred to as female circumcision, is where the woman's outer gential parts are partially or completely cut off and the vaginal opening is then sewned together. FGM is an international issue as a violation of the female body and their rights. By promoting awareness of this wrong and immoral ongoing current issue, actions can be taken to help prevent any further damage.

Female genital mutilation is a public health concern that must be addressed immediately due to its assortment of short and long-term effects and victims might have enduring psychological effects that will last a lifetime. Aside from the agony and misery involved in this procedure, there can be long-standing health consequences associated with this surgical procedure. Female genital mutilation affects the physical and mental wellbeing of those operated on. The level of complications during this procedure depends upon different components such as the type of mutilation, the sorts of instruments utilized as well as the capability of the person performing the procedure. The psychological stress that these females sustain also depends on the above-mentioned factors. Short-term effects that are associated with female genital mutilation include pain, hemorrhaging, infection, fever or even mortality. Performing surgery in unsanitary conditions can exacerbate infections as well as other conditions associated with this atrocious surgery. Long-term consequences that are associated with female genital mutilations include an increased risk of HIV transmission, difficulties during childbirth, painful sexual intercourse, sexual dysfunction as well as cysts (Berg et al., 2014).

A diverse array of traditional, religious, and cultural customs is practiced cross-culturally throughout the world. Female circumcision, also known as Female genital mutilation, or female genital cutting is a custom that has sparked controversy among many people belonging to other cultures not accustomed to the practice. They have presented the question of whether female circumcision is a practice that should be advocated or even allowed at all. My view is that the notion of basic human rights and gender equality strongly oppose this procedure and even though it may be accepted in many cultures, it should be prevented, especially due to the high health risks it poses for females who undergo this circumcision. Its imposition on children

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

Countless young girls and women from Middle Eastern countries are well acquainted with the outdated culture and tradition of female genital mutilation or cutting. Most are so young when the procedure is performed they lack a clear understanding of their culture or the gynecological complications that will follow them into adulthood. Female circumcision, female genital mutilation (FGM), and/or cutting is practised in over 25 countries located in the most rustic areas of eastern, north-eastern, and western parts

Every year, Millions of young girls in third world countries fall victim to Female Circumcision also known as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes as an extreme form of discrimination against women. This procedure does not only tarnish the female persona and natural attributes, but effects the victims in various ways such as: Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally.

Female Genital Mutilation known as FGM is a procedure which involves the cutting of female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It’s a painful intentional practice which often leads to severe pain and sometimes can lead to death due to bleeding. Sometimes it is referred to as circumcision of the clitoris of a female according to World Health Organization WHO ( 2008) FGM is a forceful practice performed on young girls without their consent and the consequences are fatal; one can get numerous infections, infertility and complications

Activists in the past speculated that the prevalence of the procedure flourished from Islamic culture, but according to broad spectrum data collected by a variety of global organizations, it is widely accepted that both Muslims and Christians equally celebrate the custom. Female genital mutilation no longer contains itself to Africa, but with immigrant populations spreading the globe, all nations now face this issue within their borders. In an article published by the United Nations, the World Health Organization recognizes 28 countries in Africa alone still participating in female cutting despite international treaties and the 2008 Egyptian Ministry’s ban to abolish the operation on underage females (“Eliminating FGM” 4). The World Health Organization also estimates that between 100 and 140 million females globally have been subject to female genital mutilation, and 3 million girls are at risk to undergo the procedure this year alone (“Eliminating FGM” 1). These statistics are shocking, but even more devastating is that fact that statistics do not account for how many girls die each year from cutting due to the underground nature of the

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the summarized name given to multiple procedures that involve partial or total removal of the female genitalia, or other injuries to the female genitals for non-medical reasons. The act of FGM is carried out for traditional purposes only. Women and young girls are both subjected to this act of brutality. This paper will take a more in depth look at FGM and the psychological repercussions, the cultural differences, and the violation of human rights that are all associated with it.

There are four types of FGM: clitoridectomy, excision, infibulation, and the fourth type involve any other harmful procedure such as cutting, pricking, piercering, scraping, and burning the female genitalia (Cappon et al, 30). The procedure is traditionally performed under poor general conditions, the instruments use it to execute the mutilations varies from a piece of broken glass or bottle, razors, or a knife and these are used from girl to girl without the proper sterilization; these conditions help to spread VIH and hepatitis B and C, and in some cases might cause death by infections and bleedings. The FGM is widespread all over the world because of migration and in some countries the FGM practice has been medicalized and it is performed for health professional that support this practice and this approach tend to opaque its human rights aspect because it minimized health consequences and required tough work from the human rights institutions and organizations to the development of long-term solutions for ending the

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