Female Genital Mutilation: Legal, Cultural And Medical Issues
by Rosemarie Skaine
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"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. The book concludes with thoughts on the movement from tradition to cultural evolution"--Provided by publisher.Tags
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Rosemarie Skaine, a sociologist in Cedar Falls, Iowa
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- Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies
- DDC/MDS
- 392.1 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Customs of life cycle and domestic life Birth customs: christening, circumcision
- LCC
- GN484 .S485 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Anthropology Anthropology Ethnology. Social and cultural anthropology Cultural traits, customs, and institutions Social organization
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