FEMALE CIRCUMCISIONS Meaning and
Definition
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Female circumcision, also known as female genital mutilation (FGM), refers to the practice of altering or removing some or all of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. This procedure is typically carried out on young girls, often between infancy and adolescence, and is prevalent in certain regions of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Female circumcisions are typically classified into four types: Type I involves the partial or total removal of the clitoral hood, Type II involves the partial or total removal of the clitoris and the inner labia, Type III, known as infibulation, involves the narrowing of the vaginal opening through the removal of part or all of the labia minora and majora with possible stitching, and Type IV consists of any other harmful procedures including pricking, piercing, or incising the genitalia.
While the practice is often rooted in cultural, religious, or social beliefs, female circumcisions are widely condemned by international organizations, activists, and medical professionals due to its severe physical, psychological, and emotional consequences. These consequences can range from immediate complications such as severe pain, infections, and hemorrhage, to long-term effects like complications during childbirth, painful intercourse, and psychological trauma.
Efforts to eliminate female circumcisions primarily focus on raising awareness, providing education, advocating for legislation outlawing the practice, and promoting alternative rites of passage celebrations that do not involve physical harm.
Common Misspellings for FEMALE CIRCUMCISIONS
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Etymology of FEMALE CIRCUMCISIONS
The term "female circumcision" is a controversial and often criticized phrase used to refer to a variety of practices involving the removal or alteration of female genitalia, also known as female genital mutilation (FGM) or female genital cutting. It is important to note that this term is considered inaccurate and misleading by many activists and organizations, who prefer to use the term FGM instead.
The etymology of the term is not entirely clear. The word "circumcision" itself comes from Latin, where "circumcisio" means "to cut around". It originally referred to the religious practice of removing the foreskin of the penis in males. The term "female circumcision" likely emerged as a direct translation or analogy to male circumcision, implying that both practices involve the removal of genital tissue.
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