Devastating but predictable ruling on #FGM. This is why it’s important to talk about ALL infant genital cutting in a non-gendered way. The same arguments used for male circumcision (religious/culture, parental autonomy) can legally be used to justify
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#FGM, which is also done on the basis of Islamic hadith, religio-cultural tradition, and specious claims of “benefits.” Yes, there are differences. But from a legal perspective, if you defend male circumcision but oppose FGM, you’re on very shaky ground. 2/25 replies 23 retweets 79 likesShow this thread -
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Replying to @glitterandbokeh @aliamjadrizvi
Did you cut a boy? Yes, my penis was damaged. Thank you for acknowledging that. I try to protect others. Do you?
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I was sexually mutilated as a child. The vast majority of female cutting is less damaging than the typical "
#circumcision". I notice you didn't mention more extreme forms of MGM but only#fgm.0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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