“Reconceptualising traditional practices in The Gambia. The case of female genital mutilation”

The thesis tries to explain the Practice of FGM in the context of culture and how it is used to control female sexuality. It brings out belief systems and how the victims of FGM are indoctrinated to embrace patriarchal values etc. 

Author: 
Touray, Isatou
Year: 
1993
Source publication: 
Masters thesis. The Hague