Although opposition to female ‘circumcision’ has been articulated throughout the twentieth century, starting with missionaries and colonial administrators, the current resurgence of indignation was ignited in part by activists at conferences honoring the United…
Lack of understanding of female circumcision (in a social context) has led to it’s becoming a subject of much controversy and debate in political, academic and religious fields, mainly by Westerners and Europeans.…
Alexander D.E., Gwyther R.E alcoholism in adults and their families: Family focused assessment and management. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 1995; 42(1): 217-234…
In order to take a stance on circumcision, one must know some things about circumcisions. A circumcision is a procedure done to male patients. The doctor conducting the procedure first numbs the penis. Then the doctor grabs the prepuce (foreskin) and tears the synechia apart. The prepuce is held and a vertical slit is cut into the bottoms side of it. A device is laid over the prepuce, and the excess skin is cut off using a scalpel or surgical scissors. This procedure removes about one third of the penile skin, takes ten or so minutes to complete, and is often not felt, with the exception of the initial numbing, by the baby boy. Circumcisions are helpful in improving the quality of hygiene, prevention of some diseases, and his sexual partner’s health.…
The format of this source was in the style of a newspaper article which had clear bold headlines, but not a large enough size to attract your attention although the headlines did highlight the purpose of the article. The font was used continuously throughout the article and kept at a similar size. The audience was mainly aimed towards the public, with an informal tone used as no jargon was used and also no terminology used in order to make it harder to understand, therefore simpler language was used, which best fit the tone used with the audience it was aimed at. With the argument of the author being about the cuts being made in the sexual health services such as Family Planning (FPA) and Brook, the argument clearly stresses the concern at the higher statistics of young people with catching Sexual Transmitted Infections and pregnancy. The Article only contained one image which promoted contraception, showing what kind of services are offered in both Brook and FPA. The language used was in a sense of concern and anxiety with words like “vulnerable” (Williams, 2012) being used, which suggests that concern is being raised. With the lack of statistics and facts used I was not as convinced as I could have been , having said that the articles use of language made it easier to understand so the language used best fit the audience intended. The argument was convincing as it did make me realize the importance of the sexual health services, but as said before, if facts and statistics were included the argument would have been enhanced into an excellent argument.…
The tradition diminished through medical advances and no fear of masturbation. In America it became common because many fathers wanted their sons to look like them, so insisted on circumcision even though doctors don’t recommend it. It began after World War II, when many families took advantage of medical insurance policies. The author concluded that eventually many were not familiar with the normal penis. The fundamental reason for the circumcisions of boys is a population of circumcised men. It is the right of the parent to choose whether or not to have their son circumcised. They only choose this because they do not wish for their son to be teased in the locker room because he has an uncircumcised penis. This shows that parents do not want to have their sons circumcised for health benefits but because most people feel the uncircumcised penis is not normal. The author only assumes this fact and never backs up his statements with surveys from fathers. This shows that the author is only making an assumption on the opinions parents. Darby cannot know for sure if circumcision is the social norm unless he proves it. His statements are inadequate because they are not backed up by any other…
Develop a pamphlet to inform parents and caregivers about environmental factors that can affect the health of infants.…
For example, the practice of female genital circumcision performed in Africa, and in the Middle East. This procedure is performed anywhere from infancy through before a woman’s first delivery and is considered a traditional coming of age ritual. The procedure is physically cruel, causes medical complications, not to mention deaths, and is often repeated before and after subsequent births. Attempts to educate practicing cultures regarding the deadly effects of this tradition have been met much resistance because the women who perform the circumcisions receive their livelihood from this practice. The men (fathers, husbands, brothers) who continue to promulgate this practice do so even though they prefer women who have not had the process done because they find it not pleasurable during intercourse. Yet 100 to 140 million women (World Health Organization, 2010, Key facts section) have had this procedure done. I do not believe a relativist response could possibly be justified in any discussion regarding…
Circumcision Controversy Flares by MSNBC author Victoria Clayton. Leto’s midwife’s bumper sticker reads, “100 percent of babies oppose circumcision” (Class Reader, Pg 117), and this is absolutely true. Less than half of infant boys that undergo this procedure receive analgesia (Our Sexuality Pg. 126). The other infant boys either are too small to receive any analgesia or their parents opt not to allow it. Complications from the surgery include bleeding, infection, cutting the foreskin too short or too long, and improper healing. The pain associated with circumcision could have long-lasting negative effects on future infant behavior as well as health risks such as hemorrhage, infections, mutilation, shock, and psychological trauma. The American Academy of Pediatrics changed their stance on the debate from a neutral one to a moderate opposition. If the AAP has an opposition to a procedure that many young boys have to endure, why are we still doing this to the nations baby…
As the world becomes globalized, countries are trailing behind their cultures and their identity, for them to be cohesive with the Western ideal. The alteration in clothing style, religious beliefs, family roles are few of the examples of the impacts of which Westernization has had on developing countries. With that said, a medical practice common in developing countries such as Uganda, Sudan and Iraq, is female circumcision (Keilburger, 2013). Often linked this practice to Islamic teachings, it is incorrect as in this religion, merely male circumcision is encouraged, proving the fact that this practice roots to generations of cultural beliefs (Keilburger, 2013). “The communities where FGM is practiced explains Dr. Shaw, place high value on virginity, so the custom is seen as protection for young girls from premarital sex”. (Keilburger, 2013: 1) Adding on, developed nations across the world including Canada do not allow for such treatment to be performed on women as it is believed here to be inhumane and child abuse (Keilburger, 2013). Despite scarce records of such mutilation to occur to Canadian women in secrecy, there are laws preventing physicians, doctors and…
To what extent does the modern media influence opinion on the abuse of children in art, photography and literature?…
Controversy Surrounding Circumcision For male population either newborn or adult, does circumcision offer medical health benefits on individuals? There are a lot of arguments over the issue of circumcision and researchers are working on finding an answer to prove its effectiveness on individual’s health. The author believes that circumcision is a safe procedure and its benefits to one’s health is substantial. Below are the information and facts pertaining to the legality of circumcision, the procedure, the risk, and its health benefits.…
Marlon Deogracias Father Andrews NFO OA1 Monday, March 27, 2000 Abortion: How it is corrupting Today 's Society In today 's society human sexuality is displayed in many was and many forms. It is used on our television programs and commercials, movies and magazine articles, Internet and etc. Sexuality is so evident in our world, that having pre marital sexual relations is no longer restricted or wrong in the eyes of society. Due to the lack of concern, more and more teenagers are participating in pre marital sex, without thinking about the harsh realities that face pre marital sexual activity. Some of these realities include sexual transmitted diseases, such as herpes, HIV, and AIDS, and most incidentals unwanted pregnancy. Due to society 's ignorance, more and more people are favoring the free will to undergo an abortion, exempting them from a problem brought to them by themselves. This choice in which, many may come across in their life is corrupting today 's society, due to the easiness the decision can be made reality. The act of abortion is causing a dramatic decrease in population, fight to change laws, and increase in anti abortion activists.…
This article explains how in certain countries and religions are against circumcision. However ,not getting a circumcision can cause great risks to your health. The author also explains how Americans, most Americans get circumcised, have the lowest infection rates due to the child being circumcised. The author also talks about the issue of HIV being related or more common in uncircumcised men then those who are circumcised.…
The Preoperational stage would be known as the pre-school and early elementary children, or toddlers and early childhood children put into modern terms. During this stage child developments is demonstrated through the use of symbols. In a class of my choice, I would like to have numbers, shapes, colors, and toys animals to help teach children about the basics. Memory and imagination are also developed during this stage, so In my class would be game times, where each student could work on developing the mind. Games that I would play would be "Ring around the Rosie", "Red Light Green Light" which would also help students to realize what colors Red and Green could possibly mean. In order to work on the children'd imagination, and to help their…