Blade of Tradition in the Name of ReligionAvaye Buf - Young Adult Nonfiction Blade of Tradition in the Name of Religion: A Phenomenological Investigation into Male Circumcision in Iran Kameel Ahmady & colleagues Technical and publication: Ghasem Ghareh-Daghi Published by: Avaye Buf ISBN: 978-87-94295-53-6 ©2023 Avaye Buf avaye.buf@gmail.com www.avayebuf.com This book is a thorough examination of male circumcision / male genital mutilation or cutting (MGM/C) in Iran, an ancient and religious practice that has expanded beyond religious boundaries into some other societies. The book investigates into the meaning and concept of circumcision, its historical roots and geographical extent, religious and scientific approaches to the practice, the reasons for its continuation, and the experiences of participants in the research areas. The study is structured into eight chapters based on the general principles of scientific research and Grounded Theory methodology. It also discusses the global prevalence of circumcision and the opposition it faces, with arguments centred around the violation of children’s rights, adverse psychological effects, and multiple medical consequences. The book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of circumcision whiten Islamic society and offers valuable insights into developing effective programs and policies to mitigate its negative consequences in society. This book is published by Avaye Buf publishing, Denmark on 26th of August 2023 and available in all major platforms such as Google play, Google books, Amazon and the publisher’s website. |
Contents
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Circumcision in History and Across Geography | 75 |
Circumcision as a Religious Practice | 99 |
Scientific Approaches to Circumcision | 181 |
Reasons for the Persistence of Circumcision | 315 |
Experiences of Research Participants | 351 |
Conclusions and Solutions | 399 |
Bibliography | 413 |