Female Circumcision
Subtitle: The Interplay of Religion, Culture and Gender in Kenya (Women from the Margins)
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: May 30, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9781570757105
Subjects: Ethical issues & debates; Interfaith relations; Religious rites & ceremonies; Women's studies; Religion; Religion - Socialissues; Customs & Traditions; Sexuality & Gender Studies; Ethics; Women's Health - General; Christianity; Circumcision; Female circumcision; Kenya; Religious aspects
Description: "A Kenyan woman theologian examines arguments for and against the controversial practice of female circumcision. Based on interviews with 50 Kenyan women representing Christianity, Islam, African Initiated Churches, and traditional religion, Wangila emphasizes the importance of understanding the gender relationships and cultural beliefs behind the practice and the important role played by religion. Wangila calls for eradication of the practice to carefully designed educational efforts sensitive to religious and cultural beliefs."