Female Circumcision: Multicultural Perspectives

Book Overview

Bolokoli, khifad, tahara, tahoor, qudiin, irua, bondo, kuruna, negekorsigin, and kene-kene are a few of the terms used in local African languages to denote a set of cultural practices collectively known as female circumcision. Practiced in many countries across Africa and Asia, this ritual is hotly debated. Supporters regard it as a central coming-of-age ritual that ensures chastity...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812219414
• ISBN13: 9780812219418
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 9.3"