Female genital mutilation is something that is usually taken place in Africa. Genital mutilation in most cases consists of cutting off the clitoris or labia minora. The custom is one that is highly controversial. Side effects consist of pain, shock, hemorrhage, and damaged organs. People do this in their cultures for different reasons. Some do it to join the group as a sort of initiation. Some believe it increases fertility. Some believe it in unhygienic to have unmutilated genitals. It has just become a tradition in most places. I believe this tradition is just outdated. Its probably bee