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THINK. THINK, THINK.......IS IT RIGHT, WRONG, OR BOTH?

 THINK. THINK, THINK.......IS IT RIGHT, WRONG, OR     BOTH? Post #11

        In my first post, I sounded amazed, angry, surprised and I felt like female circumcision is a brutal procedure. However, after that post I have learned and grew up to realize that the procedure is painful and brutal but it is hard for me to say it is completely right or wrong. In some post, I may imply that it is wrong and in some I might imply that it can go both ways. Female circumcision has been happening for a while now and it is still done. The questions I want my readers to ask themselves is: Is it right, wrong, or needed? Cause I actually want to know what others think after reading the entire posts.

       I am so glad I chose this topic because I learned vital information and I improved my knowledge. This research open my mind to new ideas and acts. Prior to the research I was not really open minded about new things and differences. However, this topic made me realize that people are different and make different choices but I should learn to respect their decision. Does this mean I am implying that female circumcision is right or wrong? At this point, I want to say it is right to some extent and wrong to some extent however if I answer the question there will be bias because people who do it claim they have their reasons for it. There will also be bias because my perspective as an African American female is different so it will influence my decision. My new insight has helped me to be more willing to try new things, learn new things, listen and respect people for who they are. It has also helped me realize that I should not take my opportunity for granted, use it wisely and smartly to help other girls because some young girls are out there that want to be where I am.  This can help others realize that there are several cultural ideas, people are different, and women are treated differently around the world not only in America. People will feel sorry for the girls based of the visual I included in my blog, some will be totally against it and some may have mixed feelings about the idea. But everyone's' answer depends on their ideas, perspective, value, believe and cultural background. Female Circumcision is an interesting topic that will force everyone to think, think, and think.

MORE INFORMATION Post #10

                      SOURCES
Used in Blog

Dirie, M., and G. Lindmark. "The Risk of Medical Complications after Female Circumcision." The Risk of Medical Complications after Female Circumcision. EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, Sept. 1992. Web. 02 Dec. 2014. <http://www.cirp.org/pages/female/dirie1/>.

       This source is about the research performed on circumcised women in regards to the health complications they experience after the procedure.

Katz, Andrew. "Blood, Fear and Ritual: Witness to Female Circumcision in Kenya." Time. Time, 6 Feb. 2014. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. <http://time.com/3425529/blood-fear-and-ritual-witness-to-female-circumcision-in-kenya/>.

       This is an article that shares the experience of two sisters who got circumcised in Kenya. The before and after rituals was explained.  To read about real life example, this is a good source.

Slack, Alison T. "Female Circumcision: A Critical Appraisal." JSTOR. The John Hopkins University Press, n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2014. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/761916?seq=9>.

      This is a book published regarding female circumcision. It gave thorough details about the procedure, types, effect, and reasons why it is done. This is a very good sources that informs readers about the procedure.

 http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2010/WHO_RHR_10.9_eng.pdf?ua=1

   This source provide readers the report WHO published regarding female circumcision.

Additional Sources

Althaus, Frances A. "Female Circumcision: Rite of Passage Or Violation of Rights?" Female Circumcision: Rite of Passage Or Violation of Rights? Guttmacher Institue, n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2014.
      Provides information about female circumcision, types and other important facts.

Bianca, Kezia. "Female Genital Mutilation - My Story." Women Leading Change. Womenleadingchange, 23 May 2012. Web. 02 Dec. 2014.
      This source is about Bianca who writes about her experience as a circumcised woman. She is trying to raise awareness and also wants the procedure to be stopped.
  

"Female Genital Mutilation." WHO. N.p., Feb. 2014. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
  This source provides information from health organizations about female circumcision. 

Modola, SIEGFRIED. "In Kenya, Female Circumcision Traditions Run Deep - People | The Star Online." In Kenya, Female Circumcision Traditions Run Deep - People | The Star Online. People, 17 Nov. 2014. Web. 02 Dec. 2014. <http://www.thestar.com.my/Life style/People/2014/11/17/In-Kenya-female-circumcision-traditions-run-deep/>.

This source provides a recent news information about female circumcision in Kenya. It also illustrates how it is still done because of tradition.

"What Is FGM?" Desert Flower Foundation RSS. Desert Flower Foundation, n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. <http://www.desertflowerfoundation.org/en/what-is-fgm/>.
      This sources wants to raise awareness about the issue. The source is totally against female circumcision so they provide information so that people will support them.

"FGM - A Ritual of Agony - English." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7p0tXIcIzM>.
          This is a visual image and story of female circumcision.