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Oof. That's a tough read, thanks for pointing me at that. I think it's worth distinguishing these, though -- CDC data in the US says this is largely an immigran
by vessenes 2y ago
Oof. That's a tough read, thanks for pointing me at that. I think it's worth distinguishing these, though -- CDC data in the US says this is largely an immigrant community thing with immigrants from FGM countries. I do not believe US policy makers and thought leaders think FGM is a good thing in the US - we're all sort of aligned internally, even if it is still a thing that happens. By contrast, the source countries practice it in the belief that it's a good thing for women. (With complaints on stereotypes and summarization acknowledged)
- NoMoreNicksLeft 2y ago>I do not believe US policy makers and thought leaders think FGM is a good thing in the US Did I misread? I don't think that OP said female genital mutilation. Some very large fraction of infant males in the United States are mutilated.
- vessenes 2y agoThey did not, but you are absolutely correct that it's very widespread with boys here in the US, and the varying reactions to those two things are a good point about social norms for sure.