Everyday Experience
At least one girl gets circumcised
around the world in a day. This practice still remains popular in some culture.
The girl may not want to participate in it however the decision is not for her
to make. Her father and the society determines if circumcision should be
performed even though most of the time there is no debate behind it. After the circumcision these girls experience health problems(pain, hemorrhage),
emotional and psychological problems. The inhumane act sometimes makes women lose hope in life. They feel miserable, out of control and sad. Based on the experience of Kezia Bianca- YWCA
of Kenya, I can conclude that girls who get circumcised lose a part of themselves.
The community gains control of them while they lose their dignity and control.
Culture
is a huge criteria for evaluating this inhumane act. Some people believe FGM if
the proper way for them to welcome girls into womanhood in their culture. While
some believe it is a rule in their culture that needs to be obeyed. Girls who
get circumcised normally do not have a choice to refuse because they want to follow
their culture rules. They agree to follow culture even though the pain they
experience makes them feel miserable after. Culture makes female circumcision right.
To read about Kezia Bianca's story visit: http://womenleadingchange.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/female-genital-mutilation-my-story/
