Female Genital Mutilation: Legal, Cultural And Medical Issues
Rosemarie Skaine
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Paperback. This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, maps, tables. BIC Classification: 1H; JFM; JHBT; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 372.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs in many parts of the world, especially in Africa. It is a cultural practice thought to have been established centuries ago, though its origins appear to have been lost in the past. International efforts to eliminate it also have a long history. As early as the 17th century, Christian missionaries and colonial administrations in Africa attempted to prevent the practice. Today, efforts to eradicate FGM are under way within and outside of practicing cultures.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
McFarland
Condition
New
Number of Pages
331
Place of Publication
Jefferson, NC, United States
ISBN
9780786421671
SKU
V9780786421671
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About Rosemarie Skaine
The late Rosemarie Skaine was a sociologist and lived in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Her writing interests included families and women’s issues.
Reviews for Female Genital Mutilation: Legal, Cultural And Medical Issues
“excellent, thorough reference work...highly recommended”—Feminist Collections; “well-researched...important reading”—Midwifery Today.