Female Genital Mutilation practiced by Dawoodi Bohras of Pakistan

This paper examines the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) among the Dawoodi Bohra community in Pakistan. FGM, a non-therapeutic alteration of the female genitalia, is examined through the lenses of religion, culture and health. The Dawoodi Bohra, predominantly based in Karachi, practice FG...

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Main Author: Sanchita Bhattacharya
Format: Article
Language:ces
Published: Kulturní studia 2024-05-01
Series:Kulturní Studia
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Online Access:https://kulturnistudia.cz/female-genital-mutilation-practiced-by-dawoodi-bohras-of-pakistan/