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Female circumcision, genital cutting, and female genital mutilation all describe the same cultural practice, but each has its own connotation. When journalists attempt to inform readers upon this practice, there are personal assumptions and connotations that, if not addressed properly, perpetuate an ethnocentric point of view. In this paper, I compare and analyze two American newspaper articles: the daily Minneapolis/St. Paul Star Tribune’s “Minnesota Somalis see chance to lead fight against…

while, “liberal pluralism is liberal but not consistently so; and it makes room for practices such as male circumcision whose moral foundations must be understood on more than, or other than, liberal terms” (253). The male circumcision he speaks of is, in particular, neonatal circumcision, performed without the child’s informed proper consent. A liberal monist’s justification of neonatal circumcision would be unconvincing, but Shweder believes the practice has value, and, “When it comes to the…

Circumcise Male Infants? Introduction Circumcision is “surgical removal of foreskin of penis” (Pillitteri, 2014, p. 481). The procedure holds a deep spiritual significance in many religions. “Circumcision as a medical procedure arose in Britain and the United States in the late 19th century” (Canadian Paediatric Society, 2015). Circumcision not only holds health benefits, but reduces the risks that may cause potential harm to the child in the future and their sexual partners. Parents make the…

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;…

Circumcision is the most frequent surgical procedure performed on children that lessens the risk of UTIs. Circumcision is a procedure in which part of the prepuce is evacuated and results in a non-covered glans. “Uncircumcised boys have an overall 12-fold increased risk of urinary infection during their first 6 months compared with circumcised boys, in addition to a significantly higher probability of hospital admission for UTI (7.02 of 1,000) as compared with circumcised boys (McCue &…

Male and Female Genital Mutation/Circumcision This paper will be discussing two forms of circumcision. First I will be discussing Female Genital Mutation also known and Female Circumcision, which is the procedure that involves partial or complete removal of the external genitalia. It is the removal of all or part of the vulva and/ or clitoris. The justification within the boundaries of their cultural beliefs is considered to be a form of social desire in terminating or reducing feeling of sexual…

Male Circumcision Why is there a big deal about a male being circumcised or not? There are many reasons why it is done: cultural or social, religious beliefs, hygiene, and/ or they want them to look like other men in the family. For some parent’s it is a hard decision to make. It is important to talk to your obstetrician, and weigh the pros and cons. About 54% of males in the United States are circumcised now. In the early 2000’s it was a higher rate of 65%.The circumcision is usually…

I. Circumcision The word circumcision is a medical term meaning to remove the foreskin of (a male). Circumcision is also the removal of part of the clitoris for (females). However, Circumcise first appears in the Old Testament in Genesis 17:11; God told Abram that he will be circumcised in the flesh as a way to show his covenant with the Lord. In the Old Testament circumcision was done with a sharp flint stone. It wasn’t just for the Israelites, but it also was for the foreigners and servants.…

Circumcision, a well-known medical procedure, is the removal of a male’s foreskin on the penis or an elimination of all or part of the clitoris of a female. Being a highly controversial topic, circumcision is barely spoken about amongst communities. Although circumcision is performed on both males and females and in many countries, views on the topic vary and perceptions of right or wrong are constantly debated. As the topic is discussed, one popular topic that may come up is whether…

enforcement of female circumcision and menstruation taboos exemplifies paternalism. The practice of female circumcision and development of menstruation taboos shows how ritual pollution, false consciousness, and different ideologies are utilized to enforce something that is controversial. Through paternalistic methods, female circumcision and menstruation taboos are deeply rooted into many cultures and are good examples of how men keep women in subordinate positions. Female circumcision and…