Title: Female Genital Mutilation
First published: September 15, 2005
Description: "This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. The book concludes with thoughts on the movement from tradition to cultural evolution."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Women, health and hygiene, Women, social conditions, Female circumcision