The Dangers of Female Circumcision
When most people think of circumcision, they typically think of males; however, it is just as prevalent in females, who actually end up suffering from this event. Female circumcision is a very serious problem that most people appear to be completely ignorant of. It affects females in the majority of countries across the world, including the United States. Females are facing this horrific event in their lives not knowing just how bad the consequences will be; some do it willingly and others are merely forced to do it. There are four different types of female circumcision, and they affect females of nearly all ages, beginning as early as three years old. Although female circumcision is a terrible thing, there are many cultural beliefs as to why to be circumcised, including the belief that it is a key role for female adolescents to become a woman.
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Clitoridectomy is partial or total removal of the clitoris. Excision consists of removing the clitoris wholly or partially possibly including the removal of the labia minora. Infibulation is cutting the inner or outer labia and repositioning it (sometimes including the removal of the cloritis) to make the vaginal opening narrower. Other consists of all other ways that female circumcision can be performed.
It is usually done when girls are between the ages of four and eight – using razor blades, kitchen knives and even broken glass and tin lids. Because these tools are used more than once, it also increases the spreading of blood-based diseases like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (“Germany: female circumcision now is a growing problem,”
When most people think of circumcision, they typically think of males; however, it is just as prevalent in females, who actually end up suffering from this event. Female circumcision is a very serious problem that most people appear to be completely ignorant of. It affects females in the majority of countries across the world, including the United States. Females are facing this horrific event in their lives not knowing just how bad the consequences will be; some do it willingly and others are merely forced to do it. There are four different types of female circumcision, and they affect females of nearly all ages, beginning as early as three years old. Although female circumcision is a terrible thing, there are many cultural beliefs as to why to be circumcised, including the belief that it is a key role for female adolescents to become a woman.
The Health Aspect of Female Circumcision …show more content…
Clitoridectomy is partial or total removal of the clitoris. Excision consists of removing the clitoris wholly or partially possibly including the removal of the labia minora. Infibulation is cutting the inner or outer labia and repositioning it (sometimes including the removal of the cloritis) to make the vaginal opening narrower. Other consists of all other ways that female circumcision can be performed.
It is usually done when girls are between the ages of four and eight – using razor blades, kitchen knives and even broken glass and tin lids. Because these tools are used more than once, it also increases the spreading of blood-based diseases like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis (“Germany: female circumcision now is a growing problem,”