Hymenoplasty in contemporary Iran:liminality and the embodiment of contested discourses

Dublin Core

Title

Hymenoplasty in contemporary Iran:liminality and the embodiment of contested discourses

Author

Ahmadi, Azal

Language

English

Publication Date

20160000

Primary Classification

9.5.1

Secondary Classification

9.5.1;10;1.2

Primary keywords

hymen reconstruction [pri] ;social control [pri]; women [pri]

Secondary keywords

anthropology; cosmetic surgery; culture; fatwa; interviews; marital relationship; physicians

Subject

Iran

Subject

hymenoplasty; Shi'a; sigheh; virginity

Journal Article

Wynn, L.L.;Foster, Angel M.,ed.Abortion Pills, Test Tube Babies, and Sex Toys.Nashville, TN:Vanderbilt University Press, 2016:145-158

Call Number

RG133.5 .A26 2016

Bibliography

5 fn

ISBN

9780826521286

Collection

Citation

“Hymenoplasty in contemporary Iran:liminality and the embodiment of contested discourses,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 17, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/37783.