'Rise in female genital mutilation' in London

'Rise in female genital mutilation' in London

As our readings noted, FGM occurs among immigrant populations in industrialized countries where it is often banned. This BBC article specifically addresses an increase in female cutting in London. At one point the article quotes the following statement in regard to FGM: "It makes people suffer, and suffering has no identity, no race and no culture." This statement definitely stands in contrast to the articles we read for this week- many of which placed important emphasis on the cultural aspects of FGM that this quote blatantly denies exist.