Female Circumcision

Female circumcision is a controversial topic in society. Awareness of its existence and seriousness has been increasing over time internationally. Oftentimes people do not know what it is or what it means symbolically, but simply see it as an act against women. That view captures the view possessed by most in the United States, but to the people who practice female circumcision it has deep symbolic meaning. Female circumcision is very scarce in the United States; therefore the problems associated with female circumcision do not directly involve the United States. Yet, the United States has felt the nee...