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Female Circumcision

A sequence from Channel 4 chat show 'Shariah TV' reveals varying opinions on whether female circumcision is Islamic and whether it should be practiced. There are theories as to why it was introduced in early Arab communities but has it now continued because of culture, or religion?
Main topic: 
Religious Traditions
Related topics: 
Sexual Equality
Human Rights
The Developing World
Subjects: 
RE
PSHE
Citizenship
Genre: 
Opinions
Keywords: 
female circumcision
human rights
islam
shariah
culture
multicultural
sexuality
sex
religion
mutilation
shariah tv
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