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| '''Genital mutilation''' is defined by the ] as: | '''Genital mutilation''' is defined by the ] as: | ||
| :"The cutting or excision of all or some of the genital organs, especially ritualistic ]." | :"The cutting or excision of all or some of the ] organs, especially ritualistic ]." | ||
| Issues surrounding genital mutilation became prominent in the English-speakeng world in the latter quarter of the 20th century, when opponents of ] made Westerners aware of the practice in |
Issues surrounding genital mutilation became prominent in the ]-speakeng world in the latter quarter of the ], when opponents of ] (FGM) made Westerners aware of the practice in ]n and ] countries. It should be noted, however, that FGM is a social practice, not a ] one. | ||
| Some opponents of infant ] classify it as a type of "mutilation |
Some opponents of infant male ] classify it as a type of "mutilation," much to the consternation of some of its proponents. | ||
| ==Voluntary mutilation== | ==Voluntary mutilation== | ||
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In some cases, people have volunteered to have parts of their genitals cut off or impaled with spikes or rings (see ], ]). | ||
| ==Involuntary mutilation== | ==Involuntary mutilation== | ||
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Genital mutilation is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as:
- "The cutting or excision of all or some of the genital organs, especially ritualistic clitoridectomy."
Issues surrounding genital mutilation became prominent in the English-speakeng world in the latter quarter of the 20th century, when opponents of female genital mutilation (FGM) made Westerners aware of the practice in African and Muslim countries. It should be noted, however, that FGM is a social practice, not a religious one.
Some opponents of infant male circumcision classify it as a type of "mutilation," much to the consternation of some of its proponents.
Voluntary mutilation
In some cases, people have volunteered to have parts of their genitals cut off or impaled with spikes or rings (see BDSM, body piercing).
Involuntary mutilation
As punishment for rape, adultery or other proscribed sexual practices, some societies have engaged in castration or penectomy. This is very rare in the modern West.
See also: disfigurement
External links
- "US also practices genital mutilation" - editorial by opponent of male circumcision
- Dmoz Genital Mutilation