Female genital mutilations in africa

Behavior Science Research • Vol/Iss. 23 • Published In • Pages: 182-204 •
By Ericksen, Karen Paige

Abstract

Female genital mutilations within Africa are associated with strong fraternal interest groups, virginity tests, and conservative permarital sex norms. Codes and ratings for female genital mutilations, virginity tests, premarital sex norms, and female initiation rites are presented in this article.

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