• 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      I’ll also note for anyone who might be unaware that FGM is far worse than circumcision (which should ALSO be banned at childhood imo). FGM takes off a LOT more, it’s a much more extreme procedure

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        8 months ago

        I hear this often, and I fail to understand why anyone would need to defend male circumcision in the first place. Why must we continue to perform male circumcision and ban female circumcision? Couldn’t both just be banned?

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          8 months ago

          Even if they’re both wrong, it’s worth mentioning. It’s much more common for people to have experience with one than the other. If you think “oh, it’s just like circumcision so it isn’t that bad” then you’re getting the wrong idea.

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        8 months ago

        FGM can vary between the literal cutting off of the clitoris or just the labia, the latter would be more comparable to circumcision. And yes, both practices should be banned unless there’s a medical reason for it. Anything else is just plastic surgery and should be decided by the then adult person.

      • almar_quigley@lemmy.world
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        8 months ago

        Isn’t it removing the clitoris? It does seem much worse than foreskin but tbf that’s an unscientific opinion I’m holding.