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What is it about?

This paper compares and contrasts male and female genital alteration (circumcision or "genital mutilation") in terms of their health benefits and harms, effects on sexuality, and symbolic meanings. It advances an autonomy-based ethical framework for evaluating these controversial practices.

Why is it important?

This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date discussion of male and female genital altering surgeries that discusses the two practices under one ethical framework. It challenges the perspective that the two types of procedure should be analyzed separately.

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