Female Circumcision In American Culture

Introduction Human Sexuality is an area of research and study focusing on all aspects of humans as sexual beings. One of the most important concepts to study is sexuality to increase one’s knowledge of the subject. Our sexual bodies are all different in some shape or form, and no two human beings are alike. I took this course to understand my relationships with other peers better, and to gain knowledge about social structures and about human relationships. Culture makes a big impact on each and every one’s sexuality. Our sexuality is based on what our culture allows and doesn 't allow us to do. Some cultures allow us to express our sexality more, and others try to suppress it. The benefit of this exercise is to allow me to explore where I get my morals and attitudes from and to better understand these issues, and how it made me the person who I am today.
Discussion of Sexuality Issues I have chose the …show more content…
I think since male circumcision is so common in the United States, it doesn 't really bother me that it occurs. However, since the practice of female circumcision is not practiced and is illegal in the United States, it makes me wonder “Is this even okay?”. It is most likely illegal, and not practiced not only in the United States, but in other countries as well for a reason. It is practiced in a minuscule amount of other countries, and I recognize that it is part of their culture, but it is so different from my very own culture. Growing up , not having to be circumcised as a young girl, and not having to go through such a painful experience, makes me assume that this is an unnecessary procedure and the only “benefit" would be to suppress a woman 's sexuality. I am not circumcised, and I am perfectly fine. On the other hand, woman who have been circumcised have severe consequences and go through much suffering for the rest of their