2018
DOI: 10.5812/ijhls.83680
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The Relationship Between Honor-Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation in Janvanrood County

Abstract: Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an old practice associated with many sociocultural factors. Objectives: The purpose of this survey is to highlight the relationship between female genital mutilation and honor-based violence as a social issue. Methods: The study was based on the hypothesis that these two variables would be postively correlated. One hundred women from a city in Javanrud County participated in this study by completing a questionnaire on the link between honor-based violence and fema… Show more

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“…FGM is deeply rooted in the traditions of the society and is a severe form of violence against women through tradition (14,(18)(19)(20)(21)(22). Traditional ideas, religious beliefs, and social pressure seem to be the most important reasons for the practice of FGM in Iran.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…FGM is deeply rooted in the traditions of the society and is a severe form of violence against women through tradition (14,(18)(19)(20)(21)(22). Traditional ideas, religious beliefs, and social pressure seem to be the most important reasons for the practice of FGM in Iran.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%