Women's Rights
FGM
Female Genital Mutilation has been practiced for several thousand years in
African and Asian countries. It is now being practiced among some people in Canada,
America, and Europe.
The practice includes the removal of the clitoris and labia, and the
sewing up of the vaginal opening and wound. The girl’s legs are then left tied together for weeks while the wound heals. In sewing up the wound, it leaves an insufficient opening for
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“Murdered in the Name of Family Honor”. The Oprah Show Website. 29 December. 2000. 10 March.2001
http://oprah.oxygen.com/tows/pastshows/tows_2000/tows_past_20001229_f.html
“Terrifying Attacks”. The Oprah Show Website. 29 December. 2000. 10 March.2001.
http://oprah.oxygen.com/tows/pastshows/tows_2000/tows_past_20001229_g.html
Newspaper
“India's women”. The Toronto Star. 16 February. 2001.
Interview
Akyianu, Josephine. Personal Interview. Toronto. 11 March. 2001.
Online Encyclopedias
“Women in Third World”. Britannica Online. 28 March. 2001. <http://women3rdworld.miningco.com/mbody.htm>
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