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.