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WRRC Bibliography: Gambia

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“Case Vignette: Child Abuse or Acceptable Cultural Norms, in Ethics & Behaviour”

This is a case of FGM regarding three Gambian families with preadolescent daughters abroad. None of the girls had yet undergone the ritual "female circumcision" commonly practiced. Five of the six parents think it would be a good idea to hold such a ritual ceremony. The sixth parent is uneasy...

“Sexuality and Women's Sexual Rights in The Gambia”

This is a contribution to the discourse of sexuality looking at FGM as a violation of the bodily dignity and integrity of women. 

Gambia Women Law and Customary Practices

This publication provides information regarding women within the Muslim world focusing on the Gambia. The customary laws, the nature of the personal status laws of women and how women’s issues have been erroneously been led to believe that the only way of “being” is to follow the cultural and...

“Reconceptualising traditional practices in The Gambia. The case of female genital mutilation”

The thesis tries to explain the Practice of FGM in the context of culture and how it is used to control female sexuality. It brings out belief systems and how the victims of FGM are indoctrinated to embrace patriarchal values etc. 

“Traditional/Cultural practices Affecting Women’s Health – FGM”

This hand out describes the effects of Female Genital Mutilation from the health perspective using illustrations on effects of FGM on women’s Reproductive health and rights as well as its prevalence in Africa.