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Female genital mutilation: an overview

J Wright1

  • 1Southern Area College of Nursing, Craigavon Area Hospital, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This paper examines female genital mutilation (FGM) through a feminist lens, exploring its cultural, political, and religious dimensions. It assesses FGM's health and social impacts on women and discusses policy strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Women's Health
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision, persists globally.
  • Understanding FGM requires examining its intersection with cultural, political, and religious factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the existing literature on FGM within a feminist theoretical framework.
  • To assess the health and social status effects of FGM on women in developing societies.
  • To draw parallels with similar practices and discuss policy interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis.
  • Feminist theoretical analysis.
  • Comparative analysis of practices.

Main Results:

  • FGM is deeply embedded in cultural, political, and religious contexts, posing significant challenges to women's health and status.
  • Parallels exist with other harmful practices in both developed and developing nations.
  • Effective policy strategies require a nuanced, culturally sensitive approach.

Conclusions:

  • FGM presents a complex issue requiring interdisciplinary feminist analysis.
  • Addressing FGM necessitates understanding its multifaceted impacts and developing targeted policy interventions.
  • Further research is needed to inform comprehensive strategies for combating FGM.

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