concept   female genital mutilation
culture   African countries
statement   Some African societies practice female genital mutilation as a cultural or religious ritual symbolizing purity and womanhood.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 female genital mutilation African countries Practiced in some African communities as a cultural or religious ritual 1
2 female genital mutilation African countries May be seen as a rite of passage into womanhood in certain African cultures 1
3 female genital mutilation African countries Perceived as a social norm and symbol of purity in some African societies 1
4 female genital mutilation traditional African societies Historically practiced in certain communities, though efforts are being made to eradicate it due to its harmful effects 1