Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Global Zero Tolerance Policy and Diverse Responses from African and Asian Local Communities

This open-access book explores the controversy, resistance, and transformation surrounding the adoption of global justice initiatives, such as eradicating female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), in African and Asian countries. It provides up-to-date information on the effects of these campaigns and the current situation of affected countries, highlighting the diverse controversies and responses at the national and local levels. The book also includes chapters on FGM/C in Asian countries and the challenges faced by African immigrants in Australia. With its comprehensive case studies, it is an invaluable resource for readers interested in FGM/C studies and the application of global justice to local communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 193 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This open-access book explores the complex dynamics surrounding the adoption of global justice initiatives, such as the eradication of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), in African and Asian countries where the practice has been prevalent. It delves into the controversies, resistance, and transformative outcomes that have emerged at the national, regional, and grassroots levels. Providing readers with up-to-date information on the effects of the campaign to eradicate FGM/C and the current situation in these countries, the book goes beyond previous publications on the topic.

Adopting a "zero tolerance" policy for eradication, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other United Nations agencies have strongly opposed any form of FGM/C. Many African nations have criminalized the practice, reflecting a growing global consensus against it. While the campaign is rooted in the human rights discourse shared across nations, the controversies and responses at the national and local levels in these countries are diverse and intricate. A wide range of actors, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government officials, religious leaders, medical professionals, and local inhabitants, are involved in the ongoing negotiations and discussions about FGM/C eradication.

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted controversies and local responses, drawing upon their unique historical and social contexts. It includes two chapters dedicated to FGM/C in Asian countries, where research on the issue remains limited. Additionally, the book explores the arguments and responses of Australian health-care professionals to FGM/C, as well as the challenges faced in male circumcision eradication campaigns, which have been conducted in parallel with FGM/C eradication efforts but have yet to achieve success.

With its extensive case studies, this book is highly recommended for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of FGM/C eradication and its broader social and cultural implications. It sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by communities in combating this harmful practice, promoting gender equality, and fostering sustainable development in affected regions.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811967252
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023