A tradition in transition : factors perpetuating and hindering the continuance of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) summarized in a systematic review Rigmor C. Berg and Eva Denison
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TextSeries: Health Care for Women InternationalPublication details: Taylor and Francis, 2013Subject(s): Online resources:
In: Health Care for Women International, 2013, 34(10): 837-859Summary: Understanding the forces underpinning female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C) is a necessary first step to prevent the continuation of a practice that is associated with health complications and human rights violations. To this end, a systematic review of 21 studies was conducted. Based on this review, the authors reveal six key factors that underpin FGM/C: cultural tradition, sexual morals, marriageability, religion, health benefits, and male sexual enjoyment. There were four key factors perceived to hinder FGM/C: health consequences, it is not a religious requirement, it is illegal, and the host society discourse rejects FGM/C. The results show that FGM/C appears to be a tradition in transition. (Authors' abstract). Record #6506
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Health Care for Women International, 2013, 34(10): 837-859
Understanding the forces underpinning female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C) is a necessary first step to prevent the continuation of a practice that is associated with health complications and human rights violations. To this end, a systematic review of 21 studies was conducted. Based on this review, the authors reveal six key factors that underpin FGM/C: cultural tradition, sexual morals, marriageability, religion, health benefits, and male sexual enjoyment. There were four key factors perceived to hinder FGM/C: health consequences, it is not a religious requirement, it is illegal, and the host society discourse rejects FGM/C. The results show that FGM/C appears to be a tradition in transition. (Authors' abstract). Record #6506