1. Fgm
Although it is less common and only practiced among the Sudanese nomads, a procedure can also be carried out on a newborn female (Dorkenoo 10). ... At this point, it is also important to note that FGM/FC is a cultural practice, not a religious one. ... This might include anxiety, sense of humiliation, and feelings of betrayal by the female's parents. It is also important to note, though, that the psychological consequences can be very harsh for unmutilated/uncircumcised females also. There is a sense of pride and belonging that goes along with this very traditional procedure (Dorkenoo...
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