Female Genital Mutilation: Legal, Cultural and Medical Issues

by Rosemarie Skaine

Female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs in many parts of the world, especially in Africa. It is a cultural practice thought to have been established centuries ago, though its origins appear to have been lost in the past. International efforts to eliminate it also have a long history. As early as the 17th century, Christian missionaries and colonial administrations in Africa attempted to prevent the practice. Today, efforts to eradicate FGM are...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786421673
• ISBN13: 9780786421671
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 331 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher