What caught my eye in chapter 4 was the mentioning of female circumcision in non-Western cultures. I chose to provide more information on this topic not only because I believe people everywhere should be aware of this brutal tradition but also to show the differences in cultures across the globe. Most women will rightfully criticize the practice but many women born into the cultures that still practice it in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America are willing to defend the custom because it is part of their culture. Much education needs to take place to end this tradition in every culture.
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Link 1
The following article explains in some more detail what exactly female circumcision is, where it is still practiced today, the social context in which it occurs, the different types of female circumcision, statistics, and individual cases.
Link 2
The following link is a photo essay of a female circumcision in Indonesia.
http://www.viiphoto.com/showstory.php?nID=676
Photo
Poem
by "Vanessa"
Think of all the problems the world must face
So please stop the abuse in this horrible place
Poor children who may never see
What a wonderful place this could be
What I am trying to say is think of their pain
Do not think of your problems and complain
Unless you have visions of the alley
Because the Ambulance is still down in the valley"
So please stop the abuse in this horrible place
Poor children who may never see
What a wonderful place this could be
What I am trying to say is think of their pain
Do not think of your problems and complain
Unless you have visions of the alley
Because the Ambulance is still down in the valley"
I chose this topic because it shows the cultural differences in understanding customs and traditions. Creating awareness about will hopefully contribute to a solution of this dispute for women everywhere. I am against this bloody custom but I do understand the point of view of women who believe it is necessary to have a fulfilled life according to their culture. How will their culture change if the custom is to be abolished everywhere? Do we have the right to tell other cultures what is right and what is wrong? If we can educate these women and people to adapt their point of view and realize that there are other ways, we can help them live a life less painful.
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