Introduction
Background
There are several types of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) performed in Africa that coincide with cultural beliefs. The World Health Organization (WHO) (2016, 1) defines FGM as procedures that purposefully modify or cause physical harm to the female genital organs for non-medical purposes. Furthermore, FGM has no benefits for young girls or women. Additionally, these procedures can cause death, severe infections, bleeding, and future problems with urination. The WHO (2016, 1), announced that there is an increase of women undergoing complications in childbirth and an even higher rate of new born deaths. This procedure has been used on more than “125 million girls and women within Africa and the Middle East” (WHO 2016, 1). The on-going traditions of FGM has impacted young women from infancy or young women receiving their right to passage. Therefore, many organizations see …show more content…
These three core organizations help achieve a better understanding of what FGM is and how they have strengthened health policies globally.
Thesis Statement
Female Genital Mutilation has continued to be a customary practice because it is believed that it can help reduce infidelity, ensure virginity, and helps to regulate women’s sexual appearance to avoid rape. We are not doing enough collectively to promote awareness and provide support to women to deter from this harmful practice. Additionally, FGM is harmful to newborns because it increases the chances of infant death. It negatively affects the physical and social wellbeing of women in Africa. Therefore, this practice is a human rights violation.
Why is this subject
Background
There are several types of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) performed in Africa that coincide with cultural beliefs. The World Health Organization (WHO) (2016, 1) defines FGM as procedures that purposefully modify or cause physical harm to the female genital organs for non-medical purposes. Furthermore, FGM has no benefits for young girls or women. Additionally, these procedures can cause death, severe infections, bleeding, and future problems with urination. The WHO (2016, 1), announced that there is an increase of women undergoing complications in childbirth and an even higher rate of new born deaths. This procedure has been used on more than “125 million girls and women within Africa and the Middle East” (WHO 2016, 1). The on-going traditions of FGM has impacted young women from infancy or young women receiving their right to passage. Therefore, many organizations see …show more content…
These three core organizations help achieve a better understanding of what FGM is and how they have strengthened health policies globally.
Thesis Statement
Female Genital Mutilation has continued to be a customary practice because it is believed that it can help reduce infidelity, ensure virginity, and helps to regulate women’s sexual appearance to avoid rape. We are not doing enough collectively to promote awareness and provide support to women to deter from this harmful practice. Additionally, FGM is harmful to newborns because it increases the chances of infant death. It negatively affects the physical and social wellbeing of women in Africa. Therefore, this practice is a human rights violation.
Why is this subject