Social Injustice Rough Draft The term “Social Injustice” is often referred to as the mistreatment of a group of people. Police brutality, the One-Child policy in China and human trafficking are just a few of many. Social Injustice can happen anywhere and anytime. It has on effect on everyone in some way. Whether it happen halfway across the world or nearby, it still has a negative impact on everyone. There has always been debate over US involvement in other country’s social injustices to help them stop the issue, and they should. A widespread issue is bettered contained and eliminated with more hands to help. Other countries may not have the same tools or resources as the US and may not be as effective without them. This could cause the problem
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It is widely known to take place in mid-eastern countries such as the UK, Egypt and 28 African countries. The group at risk for this procedure are girls, ages ranging anywhere from birth to 12 years of age and is usually done by someone with no previous medical experience. It is seen as a transition from child to adulthood. The extent of FGM differs from each type. Type 1 is a Ciltoridectomy: the removal of the Clitoris. Type 2 is called Excision: the removal the Clitoris and removal of Labia Minora which also may include the Labia Majora. Type 3 is Infibulation: the narrowing of the vaginal opening by cutting and moving the inner or outer Labia to form a plug which may also include removal of the Clitoris. And lastly, type 4 which is labeled other: this includes anything harmful done to the external female genitalia for …show more content…
Although there aren’t any major religions that state that the practice is mandatory, it has been seen in Christianity and Islam (Skaine 1). Tradition also plays a large role as the practices are survived for centuries. If the practice is refused by the girl, it is sometimes forced and if not done at all she is less likely to find a good husband and get married (Rossem, Meekers, Gage
It is widely known to take place in mid-eastern countries such as the UK, Egypt and 28 African countries. The group at risk for this procedure are girls, ages ranging anywhere from birth to 12 years of age and is usually done by someone with no previous medical experience. It is seen as a transition from child to adulthood. The extent of FGM differs from each type. Type 1 is a Ciltoridectomy: the removal of the Clitoris. Type 2 is called Excision: the removal the Clitoris and removal of Labia Minora which also may include the Labia Majora. Type 3 is Infibulation: the narrowing of the vaginal opening by cutting and moving the inner or outer Labia to form a plug which may also include removal of the Clitoris. And lastly, type 4 which is labeled other: this includes anything harmful done to the external female genitalia for …show more content…
Although there aren’t any major religions that state that the practice is mandatory, it has been seen in Christianity and Islam (Skaine 1). Tradition also plays a large role as the practices are survived for centuries. If the practice is refused by the girl, it is sometimes forced and if not done at all she is less likely to find a good husband and get married (Rossem, Meekers, Gage