Cruellest cut.Esther Morris (NI 364) raises important questions about the ethics of genital surgery on babies born with ambiguous genitalia ambiguous genitalia Endocrinology♂ or ♀ external genitalia that are undifferentiated, indistinct or discordant with the genotype. See Hermaphroditism, Intersexuality. . However, does anyone have the right to reshape the genitals of underage children because of religion or custom? If it is OK to reshape underage children's genitals, why do we object to genital surgery on little girls, call it mutilation Mutilation See also Brutality, Cruelty. Mutiny (See REBELLION.) Absyrtus hacked to death; body pieces strewn about. [Gk. Myth.: Walsh Classical, 3] Agatha, St. had breasts cut off. [Christian Hagiog. and try to eradicate it? If it is wrong to reshape underage children's genitals, why do we allow genital surgery on little boys, call it circumcision circumcision (sûr'kəmsĭzh`ən), operation to remove the foreskin covering the glans of the penis. It dates back to prehistoric times and was widespread throughout the Middle East as a religious rite before it was introduced among the and take a 'hands-off' approach to its regulation? We call genital surgery 'mutilation', 'circumcision', 'corrective surgery' or 'repair' depending on the shape of the child's genitals. How justifiable are these distinctions? One thing is clear: if we are to protect the rights of women and intersex people The people on this list have been selected because they have identified as intersexed. Individuals on this list are not necessarily transgendered. With respect to people who lived before the 20th century, it is often difficult to construe the sex, gender and sexual identity of , we need to confront and clarify our thinking about all genital cutting Genital cutting refers to genital modification and mutilation made to the human genitals using a cutting instrument. This terminology is often used in some literature specifically to avoid using the terms 'mutilation' or 'circumcision'. of all children, regardless of gender, regardless of religion and regardless of local custom. The New Internationalist welcomes your letters. But please keep them short. They may be edited for purposes of space or clarity. Letters should be sent to letters@newint.org or to your local NI office. Please remember to include a town and country for your address. Michael Glass Ashbury, Australia |
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