The Hosken Report

Download or read book The Hosken Report written by Fran P. Hosken and published by Steve Parish. This book was released on 1994 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that the genital and sexual mutilation of females damages their health and affects the development and economy of each society and country. Contains the recommendations of the WHO seminar to eliminate these traditional practices. The countries studies discuss the diversity with which patriarchal societies mutilate their female children to assert absolute male control. Also discusses the attitudes toward women.