When female circumcision comes to the West: Attitudes toward the practice among Somali Immigrants in Oslo

• Main Authors: Gele Abdi A (Author), Johansen Elise B (Author), Sundby Johanne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Female circumcision (FC) has lifelong adverse social and health consequences for women, and its abolition will not only enhance the health of children and women, but also promote gender equality. Like many other Western countries, No...