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The alarming rise of female genital mutilation in America
- gigatexal 10y agoI'm dumbfounded that this still happens in 2017. And not only that I feel a terrible sense of hopelessness for the millions of women (of all ages) who might be subject to this right now. How do countries change the minds of cultures to end such barbaric practices?
- belorn 10y agoBy taking a hard stance on mutilation of children of any gender for the sake of religion.
- judah 10y agoThis article doesn't mention the fact that a vast majority of FGM cases are carried out in Islamic theocracies and Islamic communities abroad. The article rightfully points out that "no religious texts require FGM." But it neglects to mention that Islam's Hadith does indeed mention FGM, and according to that Hadith, Mohammed permitted it saying, "Yes, it is allowed. Come closer so I can teach you: if you cut, do not overdo it, because it brings more radiance to the face, and it is more pleasant for the husband." This is used in several Islamic nations to justify the practice, and is why FGM cases are overwhelmingly Muslim cases. Why does this article omit this information? The article mentions rising cases of FGM in Minnesota. As a Minnesotan, the reason is apparent: our state has been a home for Somali immigrants to the United States, an overwhelming majority of which are Muslims who support FGM. Again, the article omits this information, and instead tries to give the impression that FGM is equally practiced between Islam and other world religions.