Female Genital Mutilation
Date Submitted: 01/09/2004 15:44:58
Category: / Social Sciences / Controversial Issues
Length: 4 pages (986 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Controversial Issues
Length: 4 pages (986 words)
FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION <Tab/>" I was genitally mutilated at the age of ten. I was told by my late grandmother that they were taking me down to the river to perform a certain ceremony, and afterwards I would be given a lot of food to eat. As an innocent child, I was led like a sheep to be slaughtered.
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…conclusion, I feel that Female Genital Mutilation is a horrible practice, and my heart goes out to the young children that go through this for cultural reasons (because of tradition), and to fit into their community. I also feel that it all boils down to a power issue. In many societies Female Genital Mutilation is practiced so men can have complete control over their women.
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