Essays about: "FGM C"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words FGM C.

1. 1. “We have to speak one language to stop FGM“ : Inside and outside perspectives on challenges and strategies related to the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting within the Maasai in the Northern central part of in Tanzania

   University essay from

   Author : Anna Bergman; Stina Olausson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a universal concern, with more than 200 million girls and women alive today who have undergone the practice primarily concentrated in Africa. The Maasai, a semi-nomadic ethnic group inhabiting the Northern Central part of Tanzania, have the highest rate of FGM/C in the whole country. READ MORE

3. 2. Preventive and supportive measures towards the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting : A Minor Field Study in The Gambia

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Socialt arbete

   Author : Agi Ramou Jeng; Shewit Mulugeta; [2022]
   Keywords : Female Genital Mutilation Cutting; FGM C; Gender-based violence; Gender equality; The Gambia;

   Abstract : The aim of the study was to examine how advocacy workers from different governmental and non-governmental organisations work with female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and gender equality in The Gambia. We further examined their experienced difficulties and the provided support to women exposed to FGM/C. READ MORE

4. 3. The role of sociocultural factors in the continuation of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Amal Ali; [2022]
   Keywords : female genital mutilation; FGM C; Nigeria; mothers attitudes; marriageability; education; religion; social influence; sociocultural; theory of planned behavior; daughters;

   Abstract : Despite many international and local attempts to end the practice of FGM/C, this practice continues to flourish in Nigeria and thus has a negative impact on the lives of girls and women on a daily basis. Furthermore, female genital mutilation is a serious form of violence against girls, women, and children that must be abolished worldwide. READ MORE

5. 4. Association between maternal level of education and female genital cutting in 1-14 years girls in Egypt. A secondary analysis of the 2014 Egypt Demographic and Health Survey.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

   Author : Eman Ali; [2021]
   Keywords : female genital cutting; female genital mutilation; FGM C; maternal education; Egypt;

   Abstract : Background Female genital cutting (FGC) is a persistent issue of global concern that carries various healthrisks on women and girls. FGC is almost universal in Egypt and despite continuous efforts, the decline of the practice is unsatisfactory. READ MORE

6. 5. Morality Discourses of NGOs Working With FGM/C in Sierra Leone

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Mika Bergström; [2020]
   Keywords : Sierra Leone; FGM C; Universalism; Cultural Relativism; NGO; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how moral discourse concerning FGM/C is articulated by the NGOs Amazonian Initiative Movement (AIM) and Advocacy Movement Network (AMNet) and with what consequences. It is a case study about these two organisations which uses content analysis as the main data collecting and analysing strategy. READ MORE