Underlying Reasons for the Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation

More documents

Recommendations

Info

1.4 Aims and objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the practice of FGM and why this practice still continues even though it is illegal and causes dangerous health consequences. For the research, a case study is conducted in Babati, Tanzania with collection of material and semi-structured interviews. 1.5 Research Questions I. What perceptions about FGM contribute to its reproduction II. What motives justify a continued practice of FGM III. Has human right laws lead to changes in attitudes and behaviour towards FGM 5
1.6 Delimitations It can be most misleading to generalize about the social position of women in societies that practice FGM because of the difference in history, culture and ethnicity in which this practice occurs. It is highly important to acknowledge the gender perspective of the issue as it is a crucial part of the circumstances; however this study does not aim to examine this perspective as the purpose is to look into the social conventions of FGM and the paradox within and against it. Furthermore the focus of this study is to understand the continuation of FGM through by analyzing the past, present and future. Previous studies have been carried out about FGM in Tanzania where the focus has been on the different methods and the general overview on the practice, this study will therefore try to shed light on what makes FGM continue. 1.7 Sources and Materials This study is based on primary and secondary data. The primary data are collected by a field study in Babati, Tanzania. The secondary data comprehends scientific studies and literature about FGM. General facts on FGM will be based on the literature of E. Dorkeeno that gives a comprehensive overview of the issue, especially in Africa. Her research is based on various testimonials, previous research and case-studies that present how to deal with the diverse experiences of FGM found in different parts of the world. Furthermore the study will include sources by UNICEF, WHO and the UN. These organizations play an important role since they have a clear agenda about FGM. These sources are up to date with yearly reports and statistics about the issue. 6
Page 1 and 2: Exempel 11, sid 4-5 Underlying Reas
Page 3 and 4: ABBREVIATIONS FGM UNICEF WHO CE
Page 6 and 7: 1. INTRODUCTION Female genital mut
Page 8 and 9: is in no way based on religious bel
Page 12 and 13: 1.8 Disposition The study is divi
Page 14 and 15: 2.1 Qualitative case study rese
Page 16 and 17: young girl that herself had undergo
Page 18 and 19: 3. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK The pra
Page 20 and 21: organizations and intergovernmental
Page 22 and 23: obliged to form and adjust domestic
Page 24 and 25: human rights and therefore the disc
Page 26 and 27: as the custom has spread historical
Page 28 and 29: consequences of the urine and menst
Page 30 and 31: It is through this organization I h
Page 32 and 33: three or four years old when her gr
Page 34 and 35: many regions that practice/practice
Page 36 and 37: morals and fundamental rights, publ
Page 38 and 39: 5.2 Discussion FGM is internation
Page 40 and 41: likely to have the practice stop in
Page 42 and 43: 6. CONCLUSIONS Throughout this ess
Page 44: Reliabilitet Validitet 2011, retrie

Underlying Reasons for the Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?