dignity into consideration when practicing such cruelty? A deontologist would agree this am inhuman act. If this was indeed a religious or cultural right, why does it consist of hurting a human being; taking a part of their womanhood away. A part of their bodies, which was a creation of god. There is no significant explanation to such practice; the only factor that we can determine is that there is a pile of negative health issues that arise from this ritual; compromising the women’s health with lifelong physical and emotional trauma. According to the famous Deontologist, Immanuel Kant; this action is not justifiable. In fact, it’s considered immoral to human rights.
Now let’s take a look at the Utilitarianism theory. Utilitarianism theory will help conclude whether an act is the right thing to do, or the wrong thing to do, by looking at its consequences. Utilitarianism argues that, given a set of choices, the act we should choose is that which produces the best results for the greatest number affected by that choice (Mosser, 2013) John Stuart Mill, clearly believed that the principle of the utilitarianism theory is that the actions must be right to the degree that they tend to …show more content…
Despite its criticism, female circumcision has its unique cultural significance. According to the article, Ethics and Female Mutilation, individuals who practice and continue to follow this ritual have important cultural reason for the custom. Primarily, such practice is considered a religious requirement to maintain an orderly society, preserve group identity, help maintain cleanliness and health in females, preserves virginity, family honor , and morality, and last furthers marriage goals; including greater sexual pleasures for men (Lauren V, 2011)
Now let’s take a look at the Utilitarianism theory. Utilitarianism theory will help conclude whether an act is the right thing to do, or the wrong thing to do, by looking at its consequences. Utilitarianism argues that, given a set of choices, the act we should choose is that which produces the best results for the greatest number affected by that choice (Mosser, 2013) John Stuart Mill, clearly believed that the principle of the utilitarianism theory is that the actions must be right to the degree that they tend to …show more content…
Despite its criticism, female circumcision has its unique cultural significance. According to the article, Ethics and Female Mutilation, individuals who practice and continue to follow this ritual have important cultural reason for the custom. Primarily, such practice is considered a religious requirement to maintain an orderly society, preserve group identity, help maintain cleanliness and health in females, preserves virginity, family honor , and morality, and last furthers marriage goals; including greater sexual pleasures for men (Lauren V, 2011)