This piece aims to uncover the infringement of human rights caused by female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia, as well as to explore the adverse physical and psychological consequences that women and girls experience as a result of FGM. Furthermore, it will examine the efforts being made to eliminate FGM in Liberia and call for action to end this harmful traditional practice.
The nonmedical removal of external female genitalia, known as female genital mutilation, is a violation of the human rights of women and girls and is a harmful and invasive practice. This procedure is often done without consent or anesthesia in unsanitary conditions. Despite being illegal, FGM is still widely practiced in Liberia.
Female genital mutilation causes serious health complications for women and girls. While some women and girls may not experience any physical sensations from undergoing this harmful traditional practice, many have tragically lost their lives as a result of it. The harmful practice of female genital mutilation has caused significant harm to women and girls. Experts recommend either eliminating the practice entirely or only performing it with the individual's consent, and not when they are unable to make decisions about their bodies. In conclusion, research has shown that female genital mutilation is a harmful tradition that must be completely eradicated.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Historical and Cultural Context of FGM in Liberia
- Traditional Beliefs and Values in Liberia
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to expose the human rights violations associated with female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia and investigate the adverse physical and psychological consequences on women and girls. It also examines efforts made to eliminate FGM in Liberia and calls for action to end this harmful traditional practice.
- Human rights violations associated with FGM in Liberia
- Physical and psychological consequences of FGM on women and girls
- Efforts to eliminate FGM in Liberia
- Historical and cultural context of FGM in Liberia
- Traditional beliefs and values in Liberia
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides an overview of female genital mutilation (FGM), defining it as the alteration or damage of female genitalia without medical justification. It highlights the practice's prevalence in Liberia, where it affects a significant number of women and girls. The chapter also explores the historical and cultural context of FGM in Liberia, tracing its roots to traditional beliefs and values. It discusses the misconception that FGM enhances a girl's chastity, improves marriage prospects, and promotes hygiene.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text include female genital mutilation (FGM), human rights violations, physical and psychological consequences, Liberia, traditional beliefs, cultural practices, Sande society, and efforts to eliminate FGM.
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- Brutus Jentzen Hunder (Author), 2023, Uncovering the Human Rights Violations of Female Genital Mutilation and the Physical and Psychological Consequences on Women and Girls in Liberia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1365566
