Sociology - Female Genital Mutilation

            Examination of the reasons behind Female Genital Mutilation in the World was reviewed and looked at. A look at a Patriarchy society as the invisible hand behind the practice of female genital mutilation. These practices are carried out by women for the benefit of men. .
             Female Genital Mutilation.
             In global perspective, violence against women through genital mutilation has been performed in more than forty countries around the world. This practice stems from a patriarchy society where the father has primary responsibility and authority over their families. The idea of controlling sexuality is performed by women to women or children for the benefit of man. Our text book points to this as a case of violence against women. This procedure is performed by midwifes, a tribal practitioners, or a doctor and typically without any anesthesia or post-op care. This causes many harmful effects to the women or girl with medical problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological problems, loss of sexual satisfaction, pain that can last a lifetime. .
             Research shows that disadvantages linked to gender and race often combine to produce especially low social standing.(Macionis, 2010) Throughout history patriarchy has been prevalent in most societies. In societies most powerful roles are held by men. One reason for this is their ability to control through violence or the threat of violence. In traditional patriarchal societies, the role of the man is to provide financially. He is also responsible for the security and protection of the women and children. Man participates in the public realm through education, business, politics and religious activities. The women's role has always been consigned to child-rearing and sex.(Monagan, 2010) Many societies' women are dependent on men and for this reason their compliance is deemed necessary which further perpetuates female genital mutilation as necessary for control.