Essays about: "FGM"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 41 essays containing the word FGM.

1. 6. 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

3. 7. 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

4. 8. Who Is Empowered When NGOs Address Human Rights Issues Related to Local Tradition?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Malin Håkansson; [2022]
   Keywords : FGM; NGOs; development; religion; human rights violation; dependency theory;

   Abstract : It is argued that Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has close ties to local religious traditions. At the same time, the international community has agreed on eliminating FGM. Therefore, this thesis investigates the friction between a local tradition and international pressure. READ MORE

5. 9. The importance of including femalegenital mutilation into medical education : A qualitative study on Swedish universities midwifery program

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Elin Jansson; [2021]
   Keywords : Female genital mutilation; education; migration; gender; women´s health; violence against women; circumcision.;

   Abstract : This thesis will investigate to what extent the midwifery programme atselected Swedish universities is including the issue of female genitalmutilation (FGM) into their education and curriculum. This is an importantsubject to do research on since a lot of existing literature on the topic showsthat midwives in Sweden are seriously lacking in knowledge regarding thepractice of FGM. READ MORE

6. 10. The Role of Socio-Economic Factors on the Continuation of Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: A Critical Analysis of Kenya

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Christensson Patricia; [2021]
   Keywords : Socioeconomic factors; female genital mutilation FGM ; ethnic communities; marriageability; human rights.;

   Abstract : Kenya is one of the Sub-Saharan countries that continue to experience incidences of FGM among various ethnic communities. While FGM prevalence has reduced significantly in the last decade due to government crackdowns and the adoption of relevant anti-practice laws, several Kenyan communities continue to circumcise girls and women secretly. READ MORE