FEMALE CIRCUMCISION: ETHICS AND CULTURE CLASH

Female Circumcision: Ethics and Culture Clash

Female Circumcision: Ethics and Culture Clash

Introduction

Female circumcision usually is involved in cutting or exclusion of the clitoris (Alderson, 2000). This part of the genitals is very sensitive because it encloses the most nerve endings.

Genital cutting is a painful practice that is often poorly carried out, and endangers the health and lives of millions of girls, particularly in Africa (Alderson, 2000).

Discussion

Female circumcision, or female genital mutilation / modification (FGM), is an emotional topic. Female circumcision, who has already been banned by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, does indeed present ...