Female Circumcision
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- On Female Circumcision, Genital Mutilation, and Whether Expired Fruit is Safe to EatThis parenting advice column counsels a parent not to circumcise a baby girl, addressing the fact that most of the world considers the practice barbarous and unnecessary. We also suggest that it's probably OK to consume some frozen strawberries.
Female CircumcisionFemale Circumcision, also known as female genital mutilation, is a common practice in many parts of Africa that marks the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It has been practiced for centuries, but does that make it right?- "Nick" of Girls' Genitals Endorsed by American Academy of Pediatrics to Appease Families that Want Female CircumcisionThe American Academy of Pediatrics is out of bounds in promoting the "nicking" of young girls' genital region to symbolize female circumcision. This idea is revolting and cruel.
- Female Chastity Versus Female Circumcision and MutilationThere's a difference between the female chastity piercing and the practice of female circumcision.
- Female Circumcision: For the Greater Good?A look into female circumcision and it's pros and cons.
- New African Film Confronts Forced Female CircumcisionFemale genital mutilation (FGM) by opponents has been performed upon millions of young girls (mostly in Africa and the Middle East) , scarring them for life. Find out what's being done to stop this brutal tradition.
What is Female Circumcision and Why is it Dangerous?The practice of female circumcision is a dangerous and hidden practice.- The Lowdown on Female CircumcisionDid you know that female genital mutilation is still alive and well in over 40 countries around the world.
- Female Circumcision Banned in EgyptReligious and health authorities in Egypt have banned female circumcision after the death of a 12-year-old girl who underwent the procedure.
- Egypt Bans Female Circumcision After Death of 12-year-oldEgypt has banned the practice of circumcising females after the tragic death of a young girl resulting from the genital mutilation.
- Understading Female CircumcisionFemale Circumcision also known as Female Genital Cutting is a procedure that removes part of or all of the external genitals. This act of abuse is seen in some African, Asian and European cultures. Average ages is 4 to 12 years of age.
- Female Circumcision in the United StatesFemale circumcision is currently performed in the United States to enhanse sexuals sesation and for cosmetic reasons. In the past extreme forms of female circumcision were practiced in the United States.
- Girls as Young as Three Go Through the Painful Process of Female CircumcisionGirls as young a three-years-old go through female genital mutilation in some African countries. Most of the time there is no anesthesia administered.
- Understanding the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation - But Not Forgiving ItThe very term 'female genital mutilation' makes most of us shudder in horror and question how this practice could possibly allowed in any part of the world.