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Female Circumcision (Genital Mutilation) What is female circumcision? Female circumcision, also called female genital mutilation, involves removing part of a female’s external genitalia (reproductive organs). It is a cultural practice that began about 2,000 years ago in Africa. Female circumcision continues to be practiced by some tribal African cultures, as well as by some Middle Eastern and Indonesian cultures. Why is female circumcision done? In many cases, female circumcision is done as an initiation into womanhood. While the age at which the procedure is done varies with the culture, it generally is performed before the girl reaches puberty. Among the reasons for the procedure are to ensure that a female is a virgin when she gets married and to reduce the female’s ability to experience sexual pleasure, which decreases the chance of extra-marital affairs. Some cultures also believe the clitoris (the small mass of highly sensitive tissue located near the opening of the vagina) is dangerous and must be removed for health reasons. In many cultures that perform female circumcisions, the procedure is done in conjunction with a rite or ceremony. The procedure often is done by tribal leaders, midwives or older women in the village, most of which have no formal training or surgical skill. In many cases, the procedure is done with crude instruments, such as non-sterile knives or scissors, and without any anesthetic.
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