introduction

The Data

UNICEF 2016

the distribution of FGM

comparative maps

Non-Muslims who practice FGM

Why Muslims practice FGM - The Two Hypotheses

- because Muhammad approved of it

- because Islamic doctrine creates/created social conditions that make it useful or necessary

The Origins and Causes of FGM

intro

Gerry Mackie's 'Convention Hypothesis'

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Problems with Gerry Mackie's 'Convention Hypothesis'

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FGM as a Solution to Problems Caused by Islamic Doctrine

intro

Polygyny and its consequences

Mackie - plus corrections and extensions

Child Marriage

polygyny gives rise to child marriage, drives down age of FGM

Mahr (Islamic Brideprice)

putting financial value on perceived chastity of girls and women...

The Polygynous Family

less emotional investment in children, esp girls, more financial investment at stake

Cultural Congruence

other brutal practices relativise and make acceptable violenc of FGM (MGM, halal slaughter, wife beating, violence of Qur'an, jihad...)

FGM and the uses of Trauma

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