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    Female genital cutting is a practice that removes the external genitalia, often the clitoris, of young girls for traditional reasons. Today there are more than 100 million women and girls affected by this practice. Scholars find that female genital cutting is highly concentrated in Africa. Many researchers have found evidence supporting economic, social and health consequences related to female genital cutting. As far as health consequences, there have been an abundant amount of research conducted

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    Female Genital Cutting to be mutilation, the procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia performed without anesthetic under septic conditions need to be consider doesn't matter about the religious. They have to respect the woman and children no matter where and what religion they have, they should not forcing them to do that because of their culture it might affect harm to their physical health and psychological to who have performed. Female Genital Cutting to

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    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. Within the argument lay a series of debates surrounding the issue as culture and tradition clash with human rights over whether or not this practice should be allowed. Advocates against the practice draw on the prevalence, perceptions, and reasons for conducting FGM to combat what they believe

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    Female genital mutilation is a practice deeply enmeshed in the cultural beliefs of many Africans and select groups around the world. Also, just like any other culture, they will cling even more strongly to their ancient traditions when their beliefs are challenged by people from an outside culture. When someone from another country comes to a tribe to essentially tell them that one of their most basic traditions is wrong, problems usually ensue. This is mainly because, in an African’s point of view

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    Female genital cutting (FGC) has always been a topic of controversy. In the Western world this practice is seen as a cruel and inhumane act that takes away women right and the ability to make their own choices. However, what is seen as deviant practice in the West, it is in fact a distinct and important part of many cultures. For societies where female genital cutting is practiced, women find themselves pressured to comply with these norms as it gives them a sense of acceptance into a society as

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    This week's encounter with FGC or Female Genital Cutting disturbed me and my eyes were opened to some of the harsh realities in the world. Everyone in the class was either assigned to be "pro" FGC or against. Based on which side of the argument you were assigned, each side read an article defending that side, and everyone watched the same documentary on a journey of a young woman in Africa leading up to her coming of age ceremony involving genital cutting. Throughout the video, you can tell that

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    an unwilling participant in female circumcision. The article “Helping Victims of Female Genital Cutting” written by Rebecca a. Clay is about women and young girls being exposed to this practice of removing parts of their genitals. The author makes a powerful statement using many strong points using various examples of studies performed on the psychological after-effects of these procedures and possible treatments. The article “Helping Victims of Female Genital Cutting” is about how women and young

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    Genital Cutting Genital cutting is the act of cutting or removing any part of the genitals or sexual organs for non-medical reasons, and is practiced in many parts of the world. Each culture genital cutting is attached to assigns it its own traditions, rituals, and meanings; and it is important to examine each instance in its own cultural context and historical period. When any practice is removed from the latter or the former, it loses valuable information surrounding it that changes the light

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    INTRODUCTION Female genital cutting (also known as female genital mutilation) is one of the most prevalent violations of the human rights of women in the world. As of 2010, 100 to 140 million female-bodied people were living with mutilated genitalia. According to the United Nations, “Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons.” Female genital cutting is a practice that is generally directed at female-bodied people

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    Female circumcision is a ritualized form of child abuse and violence against women, it is a violation of human rights. Firstly, demonstrated is a map of where female genital mutilation is happening in the parts of Africa. The map introduces that Somalia is the most well-known spot there is 98% of prevalence of female genital mutilation. This leads to what female circumcision actually is. Female circumcision or genital mutilation, is an aggregate removing of the outside female genitalia for nonmedical

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