Detrimental Traditional Practices in the South African Landscape Female Genital
Mutilation (FGM) in South Africa ................................................................................ 3
FGM, as classified by the World Health Organisation (2014), can be divided into
four categories: ................................................................................................... 3
The practice of FGM is driven by multiple factors including: ............................... 4
Ukuthwala or Coerced/Forced Marriage ............................................................. 5
Circumcision Practices for Boys Under the Age of 16 ......................................... 6
Accusations of Witchcraft .................................................................................... 7
Impact of Detrimental Cultural Practices .................................................................... 7
Violation of Fundamental Human Rights ................................................................ 7
Perpetuation of Gender Inequality .......................................................................... 7
Adverse Health Outcomes ...................................................................................... 8
The Need for Legal Intervention: Shielding Human Rights The cases for legal
intervention................................................................................................................. 8
Transforming Societal Attitudes and Norms ........................................................... 9
Prevention and Rehabilitation Strategies ................................................................ 9
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EducationPacks. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $2.78. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.