Female genital mutilation: Cultural and psychological implications

Whitehorn, James; Ayonrinde, Oyedeji; Maingay, Samantha

doi:10.1080/14681990220121275

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“…We have followed the path of many anthropologists, in that context is considered the main parameter for the construction of sexuality. [18][19][20] The existing literature on FGM/C and sexuality, published from 1965 until today, mostly since the early 1990s, [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38] is conflicting regarding the effects of FGM/C on sexual feelings. Several socioanthropological studies over the past 20 years have challenged what they call the "western assumption"* that the clitoris is key to female sexual response, and that FGM/C has a negative effect on sexual feelings.…”

Section: Relationship Between Female Genital Mutilation/cutting and Smentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several socioanthropological studies over the past 20 years have challenged what they call the "western assumption"* that the clitoris is key to female sexual response, and that FGM/C has a negative effect on sexual feelings. [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] An extensive literature review, conducted by Obermeyer et al on FGM/C and sexuality, published in 1999, concluded:…”

Section: Relationship Between Female Genital Mutilation/cutting and Smentioning

confidence: 99%

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Female genital mutilation/cutting and issues of sexuality in Egypt

Fahmy¹,

El-Mouelhy²,

Ragab

2010

Reproductive Health Matters

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Section: Relationship Between Female Genital Mutilation/cutting and Smentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Relationship Between Female Genital Mutilation/cutting and Smentioning

confidence: 99%

Female genital mutilation/cutting and issues of sexuality in Egypt

Fahmy¹,

El-Mouelhy²,

Ragab

2010

Reproductive Health Matters

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“…International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 FGM is not accepted appears to cause women to question the practice with anger described as a common emotion, often directed at the perpetrators (Norman et al 2009, Whitehorn et al 2002. Women also describe feeling shame at being 'different'.…”

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“Don’t judge me”: narratives of living with FGM

Recchia

McGarry

2017

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to facilitate a participant led arts-based workshop for survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) in order to explore their experiences and impact of FGM on health and wellbeing, and to use the artefacts to inform development of an e-learning resource. Design/methodology/approach The study utilised a creative narrative approach which included the sharing of personal stories, the creation of pottery models and the sharing of artefacts. A narrative approach was chosen as the methodology for the study as narratives are now well established within qualitative research as a meaningful way in which the voices of participants take precedence over those of the researcher. Six women who are living with FGM agreed to take part. Findings The composition of the workshop essentially encompassed two main strands: the creation of a persona and sharing artefacts. These are described in detail with supplementary images included wherever appropriate. The authors have not attempted to present the findings of the workshop from the perspective of the researcher but have rather enabled the findings to speak for themselves. Research limitations/implications There is a paucity of studies which have explored women’s experiences of living with FGM and the impact on health and well-being. The findings suggest that there is further scope for research and practice development which examines the impact of education on professional’s approaches to FGM. Originality/value This study and the wider focus towards the impact of FGM beyond the physical or procedural aspects of FGM offer a contribution to the evolving evidence base in this field.

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“…Extensive evidence shows female genital mutilation to negatively impact on reproductive morbidity and mental health, as summarised in table 1 [3,4]. These range from the trauma of the cutting itself; memory of it; pain and reduced pleasure during sexual intercourse; taking long or being unable to climax; relationship difficulties; and feelings of being violated because the act had been carried out on them as children without consent [4].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These range from the trauma of the cutting itself; memory of it; pain and reduced pleasure during sexual intercourse; taking long or being unable to climax; relationship difficulties; and feelings of being violated because the act had been carried out on them as children without consent [4]. …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%