Essays about: "Female Genital Cutting FGC"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Female Genital Cutting FGC.

1. 1. Exploring School Health Counsellor's Knowledge And Cultural Competence On Female Genital Cutting In Sweden. A Qualitative Study.        

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete, kriminologi och folkhälsovetenskap

   Author : Suhad Said Mohamed; [2023]
   Keywords : Female Genital Cutting; School health counsellors; Cultural Competence; Factual knowledge; special school program;

   Abstract : This qualitative study explores the factual knowledge base and cultural competence of school health counsellors regarding Female Genital Cutting (FGC) in a school setting in Sweden. Through four semi-structured interviews, the research explored participants’ understanding of FGC and their cultural competence in addressing this sensitive issue. READ MORE

3. 2. The effects of female genital mutilation among teenage girls and young women in Nigeria.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Rita Keredei; [2022]
   Keywords : Female Genital Cutting FGC ; Non-governmental organisation NGO ; perception; legislation; awareness; Gender-Based Violence GBV ; practice; UNICEF; World Health Organisation WHO ; traditional; women; health; girls; circumcision.;

   Abstract : Female genital cutting is a problem that has taken several dimensions and continues to be practiced despite enormous efforts and resources invested by governments,non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders to ensure that the practice is discontinued worldwide. This study was conducted with the primary objective of assessing the views and perceptions of NGOs on the practice of female genital cutting in Nigeria. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Representation of the “Other” - Discourse of female circumcision in the Journal for Midwives

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

   Author : Anna-Kaisa Dele; [2020]
   Keywords : female genital mutilation cutting; FGM FGC; postcolonialism; midwifery; critical discourse analysis; representation; female circumcision;

   Abstract : This thesis studied the representation of female circumcision by analysing 32 articles published during the 21st century in The Journal for Midwives, the union journal of the Federation of Finnish Midwives. With critical discourse analysis, through post-colonial feminist theory, the thesis researched the ways the journal is contributing to the creation of readers’ bias regarding circumcised women and their sexuality. READ MORE

6. 5. Approaching Female Genital Cutting/s on a Community-Based Level in Sweden : An Analysis of the Agenda-Setting Role of Swedish Civil Society Organisations

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Silvia Schroeder; [2020]
   Keywords : Female genital cutting s; civil society organisations; diaspora communities; local ethnic associations; non-governmental organisations; intermediaries; vernacularization; human rights; Sweden.;

   Abstract : The practice of female genital cutting/s (FGC) has been under national scrutiny in Sweden for decades. Besides strong laws and policies enforced by the Swedish government, civil society organisations have played an important role in addressing the subject of FGC in Sweden. READ MORE