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Female Genital Mutilation Practices In Kenya: The Role Of Alternative Rites Of Passage A Case Study Of Kisii And Kuria Districts

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Female Genital Mutilation Practices in Kenya: The Role of Alternative Rites of Passage – A Case Study of Kisii and Kuria Districts examines the persistence of female genital mutilation (FGM) within the Kisii and Kuria communities while exploring the effectiveness of alternative rites of passage (ARPs) as culturally sensitive strategies to reduce the practice. Through field research, interviews, and community observations, the book highlights the social norms, gender expectations, and community pressures that sustain FGM, as well as the challenges faced by girls who resist it. At the same time, the study documents how ARPs—ceremonies that preserve cultural identity without physical harm—offer a promising pathway for change by integrating education, empowerment, and community engagement. By analyzing both obstacles and successes, the book provides valuable insights into how holistic, community-driven approaches can promote the abandonment of FGM while respecting cultural values and protecting girls’ rights and well-being.

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621.13 ONO F

Publisher

Nigeria : European Scientific Journal., 2011

Collation

97 hlm; 29 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

18577881

Classification

621.13

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Edition

Vol.11, No.14

Subject(s)

Education
Female genital multilation
Reproductive health
Womens rights
Empowerment

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