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Communicating against a Taboo Practice: Multiple-case studies of anti-female genital mutilation programs - Couverture souple

Lee, Kyung Sun

 
9783639152319: Communicating against a Taboo Practice: Multiple-case studies of anti-female genital mutilation programs
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ISBN 10 : 363915231X ISBN 13 : 9783639152319
Editeur : VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

This book examines female genital mutilation (FGM) in Africa and the global movement committed to eliminate the practice. The international community, guided by concerned UN organizations and large donor groups, defines FGM as a violation of human rights and follows a uniform goal to completely eliminate all forms of FGM. By coordinating actions from the international to the local level, any alternatives raised by cultural relativists are strictly excluded. However, less attention is focused on the effectiveness of messages that are being introduced to FGM-practicing communities. In particular, introducing the concept of human rights has largely failed to succeed. The author argues that the abstractness of the concept needs to be tailored to the realities and experiences of FGM-practicing communities. Implementation of theories and strategies that take a participatory approach are suggested in order to facilitate community-based and community-led solutions to FGM. Finally, the author suggests a decentralized model of behavior communication that permits greater flexibility of approaches to anti- FGM communication.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book examines female genital mutilation (FGM) in Africa and the global movement committed to eliminate the practice. The international community, guided by concerned UN organizations and large donor groups, defines FGM as a violation of human rights and follows a uniform goal to completely eliminate all forms of FGM. By coordinating actions from the international to the local level, any alternatives raised by cultural relativists are strictly excluded. However, less attention is focused on the effectiveness of messages that are being introduced to FGM-practicing communities. In particular, introducing the concept of human rights has largely failed to succeed. The author argues that the abstractness of the concept needs to be tailored to the realities and experiences of FGM-practicing communities. Implementation of theories and strategies that take a participatory approach are suggested in order to facilitate community-based and community-led solutions to FGM. Finally, the author suggests a decentralized model of behavior communication that permits greater flexibility of approaches to anti- FGM communication.

Biographie de l'auteur

Kyung Sun Lee is currently a PhD student at University of Texas at Austin. Her academic interests cover communication strategies for social change and gender and health. This book is based on her Master's thesis, which was inspired from a volunteer program in 2004 to eradicate FGM in Kenya.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
363915231X
ISBN 13 
9783639152319
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
100
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Personne responsable
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