This Innocenti Insight examines the social dynamics of the abandonment of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in five countries, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal and the Sudan, and seeks to inform policies and programmes aimed at ending the practice. The experiences from the five countries documented in this Innocenti Insight provide evidence that the abandonment of FGM/C is possible when programmes and policies address the complex social dynamics associated with the practice and challenge established gender relationships and existing assumptions and stereotypes. This publication concludes with reflections on the remaining challenges of FGM/C abandonment and offers recommendations for future research and programme interventions.
| ISBN: | 9788889129975 |
| Publication date: | 30th November 2010 |
| Author: | United Nations |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Genres: |
Gender studies: women and girls |
This Innocenti Insight examines the social dynamics of the abandonment of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in five countries, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal and the Sudan, and seeks to inform policies and programmes aimed at ending the practice. The experiences from the five countries documented in this Innocenti Insight provide evidence that the abandonment of FGM/C is possible when programmes and policies address the complex social dynamics associated with the practice and challenge established gender relationships and existing assumptions and stereotypes. This publication concludes with reflections on the remaining challenges of FGM/C abandonment and offers recommendations for future research and programme interventions.
The Dynamics of Social Change Towards the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Five Afric features in the following genres: Gender studies: women and girls
The Dynamics of Social Change Towards the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Five Afric is available in Paperback
The Dynamics of Social Change Towards the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Five Afric was written by United Nations and published by United Nations Publications
The Dynamics of Social Change Towards the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Five Afric has 64 pages