{"id":1829,"date":"2016-04-07T02:06:19","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T02:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/imjussayin.com\/blog\/?p=1829"},"modified":"2017-02-01T05:02:40","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T05:02:40","slug":"fgm-the-bloody-controlling-of-womens-sexuality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imjussayin.com\/blog\/fgm-the-bloody-controlling-of-womens-sexuality\/","title":{"rendered":"FGM Cutting – The Bloody Controlling of Women\u2019s Sexuality"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cutting female genitalia, without a medical reason,\u00a0 is called Female Genital Mutilation [FGM] and it is rife in Africa, as is child marriage.\u00a0 The two are usually linked.\u00a0 Hidden behind the banner of \u2018culture\u2019 FGM and child marriage is really about controlling the sexuality of girls and women.\u00a0 It is a form of ownership and male supremacy.<\/p>\n

There are four types of FGM (see post<\/a>) and the cutting can happen from birth or any age onward.\u00a0 They cut babies.\u00a0 In some places, FGM is undertaken on the mother during labour.\u00a0 The cultural practice of FGM it would seem is a threat at every stage in a female life.\u00a0 Similarly, there is not a safe place as FGM is also a problem in the UK<\/a> and the USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FGM prevailing narrative is that it makes a girl into a woman. It bestows honour and respect. Unsurprisingly, girls welcome the idea of FGM. They sell the girls a dream. The challenges and pain, come after if the girl does not die in the FGM process. FGM is mentally and physically harmful and the interview below provides full details. FGM and child marriage are always an abuse of human rights.<\/p>\n

I spoke with Naana Otoo-Oyortey MBE\u00a0 from FORWARD[1. Foundation for Women\u2019s Health Research and Development founded in 1983.], a leading women\u2019s campaign and support organisation, about FGM and the problems affecting African women and children.\u00a0 It was most enlightening and you can listen to our interview below.\u00a0 In some areas, the truth is painful to hear but that is not a reason we should not listen. \u00a0FORWARD<\/a>\u00a0is a self-funding organisation doing remarkable work for women and girls.\u00a0 I know that any donations<\/a> would be appreciated.\u00a0 Donate here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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