Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Self Within Cultural Contexts01:30

Self Within Cultural Contexts

337
Cultural frameworks for understanding the self are often categorized into two broad orientations: individualism and collectivism. These paradigms influence how people define themselves, relate to others, and interpret their social worlds. Each orientation offers distinct perspectives on autonomy, responsibility, and the role of the individual within a community.Individualistic CulturesIn individualistic cultures like North America and Western Europe, identity is understood as autonomous and...
337
Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective01:23

Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective

513
In a study where individuals posing as strangers offered compliments and proposed casual sex to students, the responses differed significantly based on gender. Not a single woman accepted the proposal, while 70% of the men agreed. This outcome provides a useful scenario to explore through the lens of evolutionary psychology and social learning theory, highlighting the diverse perspectives on human sexual behaviors.
Evolutionary psychology provides one explanation for these findings, suggesting...
513
Sex-linked Disorders01:43

Sex-linked Disorders

93.8K
Like autosomes, sex chromosomes contain a variety of genes necessary for normal body function. When a mutation in one of these genes results in biological deficits, the disorder is considered sex-linked.
93.8K
Ethics and Bioethics01:22

Ethics and Bioethics

3.2K
Ethics is a philosophical study of moral actions. Ethics attempts to determine what is valuable for individuals and society. It examines the rational justification of moral judgments and analyzes what is morally just, fair, and right. Bioethics is a sub-discipline of applied ethics that analyzes the philosophical, social, and legal issues in life sciences and medicine. Ethical theories serve as a foundation for decision-making and represent the viewpoints from which people seek direction. They...
3.2K
Psychosexual Stages of Personality: Phallic01:12

Psychosexual Stages of Personality: Phallic

2.3K
The third stage of psychosexual development proposed by Freud is the phallic stage, occurring between the ages of 3 and 6. During this period, children become aware of their bodies and the differences between males and females. The erogenous zone in this stage is the genitals, and conflicts arise as children develop desires toward the opposite-sex parent. Boys experience the Oedipus complex, where they desire their mother and view their father as a rival. This leads to castration anxiety, the...
2.3K
Psychosexual Theory of Development01:14

Psychosexual Theory of Development

3.7K
Sigmund Freud's psychosexual theory of development suggests that early childhood experiences significantly shape personality and behavior. Freud proposed that development is discontinuous, occurring in five distinct stages, each defined by a focus on different erogenous zones. He believed that failure to resolve the conflicts specific to each stage successfully could result in fixation, potentially influencing behavior as adults.
The Five Stages of Psychosexual Development
Freud's psychosexual...
3.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Rejoinder to Dominiak and Wysocki on Evictionism.

The Journal of medicine and philosophy·2025
Same author

Evictionism and libertarianism.

The Journal of medicine and philosophy·2014
Same author

The natural rights of children.

International journal of health policy and management·2014
Same author

The economics and ethics of Hurricane Katrina.

American journal of economics and sociology·2010

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 27, 2026

Microscopic Replantation of Penile Glans Amputation Due to Circumcision
07:28

Microscopic Replantation of Penile Glans Amputation Due to Circumcision

Published on: June 3, 2022

27.9K

Libertarianism and circumcision.

Patrick Testa1, Walter E Block1

  • 1Joseph A. Butt, S.J. College of Business, Loyola University, New Orleans, USA.

International Journal of Health Policy and Management
|July 3, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Male circumcision, a traditional practice, infringes on a child's fundamental right to bodily autonomy. This paper argues against non-consensual infant circumcision, exploring its harms and challenging justifications.

Keywords:
Child CircumcisionChildren’s RightsMale CircumcisionNatural RightsPenile Health

More Related Videos

Surgical Management of Meatal Stenosis with Meatoplasty
04:53

Surgical Management of Meatal Stenosis with Meatoplasty

Published on: November 30, 2010

55.2K
Optimizing the Modified No-Scalpel Vasectomy Technique
04:47

Optimizing the Modified No-Scalpel Vasectomy Technique

Published on: October 18, 2024

1.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026

Microscopic Replantation of Penile Glans Amputation Due to Circumcision
07:28

Microscopic Replantation of Penile Glans Amputation Due to Circumcision

Published on: June 3, 2022

27.9K
Surgical Management of Meatal Stenosis with Meatoplasty
04:53

Surgical Management of Meatal Stenosis with Meatoplasty

Published on: November 30, 2010

55.2K
Optimizing the Modified No-Scalpel Vasectomy Technique
04:47

Optimizing the Modified No-Scalpel Vasectomy Technique

Published on: October 18, 2024

1.1K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Human Rights Law
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Male circumcision is a long-standing tradition in Abrahamic religions.
  • The practice involves the non-consensual removal of a child's foreskin.
  • Ethical debates question parental rights versus a child's bodily autonomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a natural rights argument against infant male circumcision.
  • To examine potential physical and psychological consequences of the procedure.
  • To compare male circumcision with female genital mutilation and other aggressive practices.

Main Methods:

  • Natural rights philosophy applied to bodily autonomy.
  • Review of medical literature on circumcision's consequences.
  • Comparative analysis of circumcision with other cultural and medical practices.
  • Deconstruction of common arguments justifying infant circumcision.

Main Results:

  • Male circumcision violates the birthright of self-ownership.
  • The practice carries potential physical and psychological risks.
  • Arguments for religion, tradition, hygiene, and conformity are insufficient to justify non-consensual circumcision.

Conclusions:

  • Infant male circumcision should not be exempt from prohibitions against harming children.
  • The right to self-ownership supersedes parental or cultural claims for non-consensual procedures.
  • Further societal discourse is needed to align practices with fundamental human rights.