Female Circumcision

Overview

"Female Circumcision". Issues and Controversies on File. 2000. P. 204-205. Hot Topics Table.

"Global Refugee Crisis".CQ Researcher. 1999. P. 586+. Hot Topics Table.

"Woman and Human Rights".CQ Researcher.1999. P. 353+. Hot Topics Table.

The Third World. (Opposing Viewpoints). 2000. Hot Topics Table.

Women in the Third World (Contemporary World Issues). 1997. Hot Topics Table.

Islam. (Opposing Viewpoints). 1995. Hot Topics Table.

Specific Resources

Circumcision Information Resource Pages
Information on all areas of circumcision, including technical, news, and literature.

Female Genital Mutilation
Amnesty International, a human rights movement, has created this site to cover the topic of female circumcision. Includes infomration on psychological effects, as well as different procedures, and reasons for the practice.

Rising Daughters Aware
This site provides information and services for FGM affected women. Includes articles, legal information, health issues, and peer support.

Health: Female Genital Mutilation
Created by volunteer editors, the Open Directory Project links to many articles on the topic.

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