• MOTHERS` PERSPECTIVES OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The purpose of this study was to find out mothers perspectives on female genital mutilation (FGM) among the Maasai community in Kenya. The aim of the study can be used in utilizing the research result when planning education programs in preventing female genital mutilation. The research was carried out in co-operation with a local village which is situated in South-West Kenya, and West from Nairobi, the Kenyan capital city.Qualitative method was used to implement this study. Data was collected by interviewing four mother´s aged between 20-35 years of age, who had young daughters. The interv ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]1      INTRODUCTIONFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM) is defined as the practice that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for cultural or religious beliefs, rather than medical reasons according to Journal of Human Rights, (2007).Types of geographical location, socioeconomic status and the ethnic background. It is not always easy to distinguish who will practice which type of female genital mutilation (Journal of Human Rights 2007, 6:392-413).Female genital mutilation has been traced back three centuries however, it has undergone cultural transformations.It is pr ... Continue Reading