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Friday, May 02, 2008
Female Circumcision In Indenosia
In Indonesia, the practice of female circumcision has long existed, but information concerning exactly where and how it is carried out has been limited. In order to gather more information about the procedures in Indonesia, a relatively large study of female circumcision covering several major ethnic groups from the western to the eastern parts of the country, has recently been conducted. The specific aims of the study were to provide research-based information on FC customary practices and their socio-cultural determinants, and if possible, to assess the immediate and long-term physical and psychological consequences of the practices on women's sexuality, reproduction, and reproductive rights. The study used multiple data sources, including literature review, indepth qualitative interviews with FC providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and mothers, and a household survey with a sample of 1694 mothers of female children under age 19. In addition, empirical on-site observations of FC procedures were recorded.
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