- Bib ID:
- 3586489
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Skaine, Rosemarie
- Online Version:
- Table of contents
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- Description:
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- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2005
- ix, 321 p. ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0786421673
- Summary:
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"This book discusses the definition and types of female genital mutilation (FGM) and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa and other contingents, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. Personal interviews help to expand and enrich the discussion. The book concludes with thoughts on the movement from tradition to cultural evolution."--BOOK JACKET.
- Full contents:
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- 1. A traditional practice
- 2. Prevalence (with James C. Skaine)
- 3. Globalism and law
- 4. Legal and practical issues in the West
- 5. Tradition and change in practicing cultures
- 6. Challenging the change and the challenge of change
- 7. The Maasai and female circumcision
- 8. Meeting the challenge in Tanzania
- 9. The changing status
- 10. A compendium of change
- App. 1. Overview of the practice in traditional countries
- App. 2. Law and outreach
- App. 3. Overview of the practice in industrialized countries.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Subject:
- Female circumcision
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
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