Rites [electronic resource] / directed and Produced by Penny Dedman for Channel 4.
1991
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Rites [electronic resource] / directed and Produced by Penny Dedman for Channel 4.
Author
Dedman, Penny.
Publication Details
New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1991.
Language
English
Language Note
English.
Description
1 online resource (52 min.)
Summary
Without resorting to sensationalism, this program explores the custom of female circumcision which has been commonplace throughout history. Today it is still practiced in many cultures, particularly in Africa. Rites shows the efforts of women throughout the world to stop the practice. Rites considers three major contexts in which female genital mutilation (FGM) occurs. The first is "cosmetic," and the second is "punitive." Medical historian Dr. Ornella Moscurri describes how women in the late 19th century were subject to FGM if they stepped out of line. The third context is as part of the cultural transition to adulthood and initiation into female life. Routine mutilation has been fiercely attacked by Western observers, despite accusations of cultural imperialism. By confronting taboos Rites facilitates clear-headed discussion.
Note
Originally released as DVD.
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
Audience
For College; Adult audiences.
Awards
American Anthropological Association, 1991
Women in the Directors Chair, 1993
Women in the Directors Chair, 1993
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