Colleen Mills
11:50 P.M.
08 April 2011
Female Genital Mutilation is brought to Attention
On February 6th of this year, there was a drama presented in lamentation of the annual tradition of Female Geinital Mutilation (FGM).
Earlier that day, hundreds of activists marched around Mugumu, asking to end the practice of FGM.
It was obvious during the ceremony that many individuals were conducting a secret business with the girl’s blood from the procedures.
The anti-FGM coalition asked the government to help cease FGM by putting in place laws to protect women and girls by limiting resources used for the procedures.
Since the campaign to stop FGM began, only two elders have been placed behind bars.
Oddly, it is the parents of the girls that pay the elders to cut their daughters.
Hopefully someday, the families of the Serengeti will become aware and concerned for the health of the girls that endure FGM.
There arises a problem with FGM in that many people of the American culture will see such a horrendous act to young, innocent and non-deserving girls. However, FGM is most often supported by the parents and families of the children, making this a confusing social problem. Is it really a social problem then, given the girl’s and their families are accepting of FGM? Many individuals are attempting to stop FGM, but the practice is embedded in the culture so deep that it is nearly impossible to end it. FGM is global in that is not only occurs in the Serengeti, but worldwide where one may least expect it. It is also the responsibility of the world to make sure that the girls going through this come out healthy and alive.
1 comment:
It is odd that the parents of the females want the mutilation of their daughters to take place. I do not agree with the Female Genital Mutilation, and in no way do I see it as humane. It is wrong, and for no reason should it take place. It causes nothing but harm, danger, and pain. All of which could be avoided if FGM was outlawed.
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