FGM- Harm-Human/Social Rights

Question 1

MACFARLANE AND DORKENOO 2015:13:

“FGM violates a number of human rights principles including the principles of …

Answer 1

equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex…”

Question 2

MACFARLANE AND DORKENOO 2015:13:

“…it is considered as a form of child abuse. It carries a strong message about the subordinate role of women and girls in…

Answer 2

society…”

Question 3

MACFARLANE AND DORKENOO 2015:13:

“…moreover, it perpetuates the perception that women play only the roles of mother and spouse, reinforcing women’s subordination in…

Answer 3

political, economic, social and cultural realms.”