Female genital mutilation in India - Practice and concerns

Abstract

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been religious and socially accepted practice among some sects of Muslim and Christian Community which involves the brutal procedure of mutilating the genital of female in the most primitive way. This has posed psycho-physical consequences for the victim and there is an increasing resistance against such practices. Yet countries find it difficult to avoid the practice altogether owing to religious and cultural heritage attached to the same. Lack of legislation, lack of recognition of existence of this practice has worsened the situation and mostly women find themselves helpless. The paper examines various aspects of FGM in India and current developments relating to the same. Further the paper tries to put forward an argument against this practice.