The medicalization of female 'circumcision':harm reduction or production of a dangerous practice?

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Title

The medicalization of female 'circumcision':harm reduction or production of a dangerous practice?

Author

Shell-Duncan, Bettina

Publisher

2013/12/00

Language

English

Publication Date

20131200

Primary Classification

9.5.5

Secondary Classification

9.5.5;10

Primary keywords

circumcision--[pri];female--[pri];women's health--[pri]

Secondary keywords

adverse effects;culture;health care delivery;medical ethics

Subject

clitoridectomy--[pri];excision--[pri];harm reduction--[pri];infibulation--[pri]

Journal Article

Social Science and Medicine2001 April; 52(7):1013-1028

Call Number

citation

Bibliography

47 refs

ISSN

02779536 (print);18735347 (online)

Collection

IMSE Database

Citation

“The medicalization of female 'circumcision':harm reduction or production of a dangerous practice?,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 16, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/37772.