Cutting the Rose: Female Genital Mutilation : The Practice and Its PreventionIn order to answer these questions, Efua Dorkenoo presents the facts about Female Genital Mutilation. From her research in the field and her work in Britain, she then gives a comprehensive update on work in Africa together with models of good practice to show how best to deal with the very diverse experiences found in different parts of the world. Only from such models is it fully possible to explore such issues as the rights of women and of children, of the part which the well-being of women plays in the health of a nation, and also the strengths and weaknesses of the various international campaigns on the subject. By offering much new information and clarifying many grey areas, Efua Dorkenoo shows the importance of offering professional advice which is prolonged, well-monitored and co-ordinated. This, in turn, should be supported with practical help, which is underpinned by the aid of local and international bodies. |
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| Title | Cutting the Rose: Female Genital Mutilation : The Practice and Its Prevention Minority Rights Publications Studies in Society |
| Author | Efua Dorkenoo |
| Edition | 2, illustrated |
| Publisher | Minority Rights Publications, 1994 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Oct 6, 2008 |
| ISBN | 1873194609, 9781873194607 |
| Length | 196 pages |
| Subjects | › Social Science / General |
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