Female genital mutilation is a cultural practice that has existed over centuries, which refers to a variety of mutilations on the private parts of women and children that involves partial or total removal of the female genitalia. FGM practices causes injury to female genital organs for cultural or non- therapeutic reasons not forgetting the socio-economic problem Somali women faces as a result of FGM and its health detriment for women. FGM is recognized both internationally and locally as an enduring customary practice that is difficult to overcome because the practitioners refuse to let go their beliefs and customs therefore secretly continue the practice. Another major factor is families letting their girls undergo the procedure because of
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The authors write about the three different types of genital cutting and briefly describe the severe conditions of each. In this article there is also an extensive discussion of health risks associated with each type of female circumcision. The authors also explain why FGM is illegal in the United States and the consequences of performing FGM and how they intend to assist eradicate the practice in Countries where FGM is legal. The authors use a policy statement that calls for a change to appeal to health practitioners (pediatricians) on how they can encourage their patients, especially mothers, to educate their families on the dangers associated with FGM; to refrain from subjecting their girls to such dangerous practices. This article is essential in my research paper since it gives facts to FGM origin, the health risks and the call to eradicate FGM practice. This article will further support my research to give accurate information on FGM …show more content…
This research will be helpful to my project because the publication gives previous data and statistics of FGM. The publication also has enough quality data and statistics that are not just based on numbers, but questions and resolutions regarding the attitudes of FGM procrastinators that are very helpful in my research.
Female Genital Mutilation. Publication. World Health Organization, 2010. Web. 07 Dec. 2010.
The research by this group provides key facts about FGM. Facts which describe what female circumcision is and many other factors associated with the practice. The organization exhibit facts that there is no health benefits which corresponds with this procedure, rather than the many harmful health risks associated with the practice. The organization also admits FGM as a violation against human rights and that there is the need to abolish FGM practices. The world health organization realizes that because FGM victims don’t have the voice to speak for themselves, their rights are automatically taken away by undergoing these rituals. The publications also provide information about the different procedures and in depth continue to explain how FGM if performed. With its thorough explanations as who is at risk of being subjected to this treatment as well as the short and long term consequences, WHO continue to offer support to other organizations to help combat FGM. There are many causes of why FGM occurs; Social, cultural, and religion are the many factors which
The authors write about the three different types of genital cutting and briefly describe the severe conditions of each. In this article there is also an extensive discussion of health risks associated with each type of female circumcision. The authors also explain why FGM is illegal in the United States and the consequences of performing FGM and how they intend to assist eradicate the practice in Countries where FGM is legal. The authors use a policy statement that calls for a change to appeal to health practitioners (pediatricians) on how they can encourage their patients, especially mothers, to educate their families on the dangers associated with FGM; to refrain from subjecting their girls to such dangerous practices. This article is essential in my research paper since it gives facts to FGM origin, the health risks and the call to eradicate FGM practice. This article will further support my research to give accurate information on FGM …show more content…
This research will be helpful to my project because the publication gives previous data and statistics of FGM. The publication also has enough quality data and statistics that are not just based on numbers, but questions and resolutions regarding the attitudes of FGM procrastinators that are very helpful in my research.
Female Genital Mutilation. Publication. World Health Organization, 2010. Web. 07 Dec. 2010.
The research by this group provides key facts about FGM. Facts which describe what female circumcision is and many other factors associated with the practice. The organization exhibit facts that there is no health benefits which corresponds with this procedure, rather than the many harmful health risks associated with the practice. The organization also admits FGM as a violation against human rights and that there is the need to abolish FGM practices. The world health organization realizes that because FGM victims don’t have the voice to speak for themselves, their rights are automatically taken away by undergoing these rituals. The publications also provide information about the different procedures and in depth continue to explain how FGM if performed. With its thorough explanations as who is at risk of being subjected to this treatment as well as the short and long term consequences, WHO continue to offer support to other organizations to help combat FGM. There are many causes of why FGM occurs; Social, cultural, and religion are the many factors which