The dynamics of social change : towards the abandonment of female genital mutilation/cutting in five African countries.

The dynamics of social change : towards the abandonment of female genital mutilation/cutting in five African countries.

9788889129975 (pbk.)
8889129972 (pbk.)

Florence, Italy : UNICEF, Innocenti Research Centre, 2010.

English

viii, 55 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm.

GN484 .D96 2010

This Innocenti Insight examines the social dynamics of the abandonment of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal and the Sudan, and seeks to inform policies and programmes aimed at ending the practice. The experiences from the five countries documented in this Innocenti Insight provide evidence that the abandonment of FGM/C is possible when programmes and policies address the complex social dynamics associated with the practice and challenge established gender relationships and existing assumptions and stereotypes. This publication concludes with reflections on the remaining challenges of FGM/C abandonment and offers recommendations for future research and programme interventions.--Executive summary.

"October 2010"--T.p. verso.
"Sales no. E.10.XX.8"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

Full text also available online. Address as of 3/21/2011: (http://www.unicef-irc.org/publications/pdf/fgm_insight_eng.pdf.)

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