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The Hosken Report
Argues that the genital and sexual mutilation of females damages their health and affects the development and economy of each society and country. Contains the recommendations of the WHO seminar to eliminate these traditional practices. The countries studies discuss the diversity with which patriarchal societies mutilate their female children to assert absolute male control. Also discusses the attitudes toward women.
The Hosken Report
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Stop Female Genital Mutilation
"This book is based on the comprehensive research in Africa published in THE HOSKEN REPORT, GENITAL & SEXUAL MUTILATION OF FEMALES, which is summarized in the chapter "HEALTH FACTS & OVERVIEW" (annotated). In the key chapter "WOMEN SPEAK ABOUT THEIR LIVES" the terrible personal experiences of mutilated women are related by them to enable others to escape their fate. These stories were collected by the author over many years all over Africa, visiting maternity hospitals, midwives & women's groups to establish the facts. The truth about these damaging traditions has been concealed by all international organizations - see chapter on "THE POLITICS OF FGM." A chapter on "HUMAN RIGHTS" unequivocal...
Homosexuality in Perspective
The authors offer findings on the comparative sexual responses of homosexuals and heterosexuals; comparative functional efficiencies of heterosexuals and homosexuals; a group of 12 ambisexuals; comparative fantasy patterns of homosexuals and heterosexuals; treatment of homosexual dysfunction; and conversion therapy for homosexuals wishing to convert to heterosexuality.
Female Circumcision
Bolokoli, khifad, tahara, tahoor, qudiin, irua, bondo, kuruna, negekorsigin, and kene-kene are a few of the terms used in local African languages to denote a set of cultural practices collectively known as female circumcision. Practiced in many countries across Africa and Asia, this ritual is hotly debated. Supporters regard it as a central coming-of-age ritual that ensures chastity and promotes fertility. Human rights groups denounce the procedure as barbaric. It is estimated that between 100 million and 130 million girls and women today have undergone forms of this genital surgery. Female Circumcision gathers together African activists to examine the issue within its various cultural and h...
Women Transforming Communications
The renowned contributors to this reader fight fire with fire, using mass media communication such as newspaper, magazine, and television journalism, as well as communication research and scholarship to ensure full inclusion of women and minorities in all areas. A platform for feminist discourse on topics such as the military academy, pornography, grassroots communication, culturally diverse organizations, and courtroom justice, each chapter voices issues important to women entering the 21st century.
Female Genital Mutilation
1. Background and history
U.S. Foreign Policy and Muslim Women's Human Rights
U.S. Foreign Policy and Muslim Women's Human Rights explores the integration of American concerns about women's human rights into U.S. policy toward Islamic countries since 1979, reframing U.S.-Islamic relations and challenging assumptions about the drivers of American foreign policy.
Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery
A cross-disciplinary take on the rising phenomenon of female genital cosmetic surgery, from world-leading experts, in a single volume.
