Annotated Bibliography
Committee on Biotethics (1998). Female genital mutilation. American Academy of
Pediatrics, 102(1), 153-156.
In this article, the authors talk about the practice of Female Genital Mutilation, its origins, where in the world it is still performed, and who performs it. The authors also give an explanation of why FGM is illegal in United States and what the consequences of performing it are. They write about the three different types of genital cutting and describe the severity of each. In this article there is also an extensive discussion of health risks associated with each type of female circumcision.
Female genital mutilation/cutting: A statistical exploration. (2005). UNICEF , 1-53.
Retrieved April 16, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/publications/index_29994.html
In this publication, researchers found statistical data of Female Genital Mutilation from over 19 countries. UNICEF was the main contributor to these statistics. The purpose of this 58 page report was to create and improve understanding of the inequalities of gender with the tradition of FGM and to bring awareness to the human rights violations that are happening. This report covers a wide range of topics from women age 15-49 including the prevalence of FGM, causes and attitudes of FGM, Socio-economic and Demographic differences, type of FGM, and much more. This will be helpful to our project and website because it gives current trends (2005) and statistics of FGM. Quantitative as well as Qualitative data is used so statistics are based on more than just numbers, questionnaires regarding attitudes are very helpful.
Jaeger, Fabienne, Marianne Caflisch, and Patrick Hohlfeld. "Female genital mutilation and its
prevention: A challenge for paediatricians." Eur J Pediatr 168 (2009): 27-33.
The authors of this article inform the reader about female genital mutilation. They give the reader background information about where it occurs and in what cultures. The authors then tell the reader about the medical and legal issues involved with female genital mutilation. The authors go on to explain the role that pediatricians can play in talking with parents about female genital mutilation and its ramifications.
Little, C. (2003). Female genital circumcision: medical and cultural considerations. Journal of
Cultural Diversity, 10(1), 30-34.
This article explores everything there is to know about female genital circumcision including history, incidence, consequences, cultural considerations, and legal and ethical issues. This article comes from the Journal of Cultural Diversity which unites theory, research and practice issues related to cultural diversity from the perspective of a variety of disciplines under one cover. Articles are selected by a distinguished panel of nurse experts in the field of cultural diversity.
Moses, S., Bailey, R. C., & Roland, A. R. (1998). Male circumcision: assessment of health
benefits and risks. British Medical Journal, 74(5), 368-373.
In this article, the authors explore the controversial issue of male circumcision. They use current knowledge to weigh the benefits with the risks. They go even furter as to offering advice on how one should decide if male circumcision is right for their child. They emphasize that although circumcision offers numerous benefits, the decision as to whether to recommend male circumcision in a given society should be based upon an assessment of the risk for and occurrence of the diseases which are associated with the presence of the foreskin, versus the risk of the complications of the procedure.
Pediatrics, 102(1), 153-156.
In this article, the authors talk about the practice of Female Genital Mutilation, its origins, where in the world it is still performed, and who performs it. The authors also give an explanation of why FGM is illegal in United States and what the consequences of performing it are. They write about the three different types of genital cutting and describe the severity of each. In this article there is also an extensive discussion of health risks associated with each type of female circumcision.
Female genital mutilation/cutting: A statistical exploration. (2005). UNICEF , 1-53.
Retrieved April 16, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/publications/index_29994.html
In this publication, researchers found statistical data of Female Genital Mutilation from over 19 countries. UNICEF was the main contributor to these statistics. The purpose of this 58 page report was to create and improve understanding of the inequalities of gender with the tradition of FGM and to bring awareness to the human rights violations that are happening. This report covers a wide range of topics from women age 15-49 including the prevalence of FGM, causes and attitudes of FGM, Socio-economic and Demographic differences, type of FGM, and much more. This will be helpful to our project and website because it gives current trends (2005) and statistics of FGM. Quantitative as well as Qualitative data is used so statistics are based on more than just numbers, questionnaires regarding attitudes are very helpful.
Jaeger, Fabienne, Marianne Caflisch, and Patrick Hohlfeld. "Female genital mutilation and its
prevention: A challenge for paediatricians." Eur J Pediatr 168 (2009): 27-33.
The authors of this article inform the reader about female genital mutilation. They give the reader background information about where it occurs and in what cultures. The authors then tell the reader about the medical and legal issues involved with female genital mutilation. The authors go on to explain the role that pediatricians can play in talking with parents about female genital mutilation and its ramifications.
Little, C. (2003). Female genital circumcision: medical and cultural considerations. Journal of
Cultural Diversity, 10(1), 30-34.
This article explores everything there is to know about female genital circumcision including history, incidence, consequences, cultural considerations, and legal and ethical issues. This article comes from the Journal of Cultural Diversity which unites theory, research and practice issues related to cultural diversity from the perspective of a variety of disciplines under one cover. Articles are selected by a distinguished panel of nurse experts in the field of cultural diversity.
Moses, S., Bailey, R. C., & Roland, A. R. (1998). Male circumcision: assessment of health
benefits and risks. British Medical Journal, 74(5), 368-373.
In this article, the authors explore the controversial issue of male circumcision. They use current knowledge to weigh the benefits with the risks. They go even furter as to offering advice on how one should decide if male circumcision is right for their child. They emphasize that although circumcision offers numerous benefits, the decision as to whether to recommend male circumcision in a given society should be based upon an assessment of the risk for and occurrence of the diseases which are associated with the presence of the foreskin, versus the risk of the complications of the procedure.
