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The practice of Female Circumcision or Mutilation in Nigeria and other parts of Africa is common. What seems to be the genesis, or believe behind this dreadful tradition?

Hi.
I believe it was originally done to stop women from straying - as they wouldn't enjoy sex anymore, so they wouldn't cheat on or leave their man. And I guess it's just carried on.
I think it's a horrible tradition that never should of started.
Emma

Unfortunately, Africans hold too tightly onto traditions. Even when it is clear that such tradition is nonesense. One tradition that I wish Africans would do away with is elders thinking they're wiser than somebody younger. When elders are talking, younger people are expected to be quiet. Does anybody think that is a smart? What if a young person has useful ideas to contribute?

I agree with alpacaem that female circumcision is a horrible practice. I think it'll fizzle out eventually as more and more people come to realise how despicable it is.

so they wouldn't cheat on or leave their man. And I guess it's just carried on.
I think it's a horrible tradition that never should of started.
Emma


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