A GJ Frontiers article.

Abstract

This article investigates female genital surgery in Eritrea (FGS). It places the practice within a broad, multidisciplinary context. After classifying different forms of surgery, I discuss the current situation using a survey and historical anthropological accounts. I then examine the explanations given for the practice and finally analyze the internal legal and political debate surrounding FGS.

Originally published in Global Jurist Frontiers.

Recommended Citation

Favali, Lyda (2001) "What is Missing? (Female Genital Surgeries - Infibulation, Excision, Clitoridectomy - in Eritrea)," Global Jurist Frontiers: Vol. 1 : Iss. 2, Article 1.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/gj/frontiers/vol1/iss2/art1