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State of the Field: The History of Masculinities

open access: yesHistory, Volume 111, Issue 394, Page 5-29, January 2026.
Abstract This State of the Field article discusses how, when and why the history of masculinities has emerged since the 1980s, and why it continues to be an important research field today. The article begins with the field's multiple origin stories and then discusses its expansion in chronology, geography and theme, as well as newer directions for ...
ERICA L. FRASER
wiley   +1 more source

Conceptualizing sexual and gender-based violence in European asylum reception centers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) is a major public health problem and a violation of human rights. Refugees, asylum seekers and migrants are exposed to a constant risk for both victimization and perpetration.
Dias, Sónia   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Medicalization of female genital mutilation/cutting

open access: yesAfrican Journal of Urology, 2013
Globally 100–140 million women and girls have been subjected to female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) which is a harmful practice, associated with immediate and long term complications, has no benefit what so ever, is unethical and has no religious ...
G.I. Serour
doaj   +1 more source

Belief Systems Enforcing Female Genital Mutilation in Europe [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Purpose: Despite numerous studies on FGM, little is known about belief systems that support FGM in the EU. This paper explores the dynamic nature of belief systems and enforcement mechanisms that perpetuate FGM among three African migrant communities in ...
Alhassan, Yussif   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Surgical therapy of recurrent genital cysts

open access: yes
JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Volume 24, Issue 2, Page 266-268, February 2026.
Julia Sipos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social effect and female genital mutilation (FGM) [PDF]

open access: yes
In this article we attempt to identify the impact of social effects on the decision to practice excision on girls, based on the methodology used by Bertrand, Luttmer and Mallainathan (2000). We are particularly interested in social determinants, and make
OUEDRAOGO, Salmata
core   +1 more source

Islamic headscarves and female circumcision: Unveiling the threat posed by Islam to human rights [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
This paper is, in part, a response to the NZPGLeJ Editor-in-Chief Herman Salton’s article,“‘Veiled Threats?’ Islam, Headscarves and Freedom of Religion in France and the United States”, which was published in the first issue of this journal.
Williamson, Myra Elsie Jane Bell
core   +1 more source

Surgical management of a huge post-circumcision epidermoid cyst of the vulva presenting unusually in a postmenopausal woman: a case report

open access: yesJournal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Epidermoid cysts of the external genitalia are one of the late complications of female genital mutilation. These cysts are usually small and painless. The presentation of a giant vulvar cyst in a postmenopausal woman has not been reported; the
Wondimu Gudu
doaj   +1 more source

Optimism to end cutting for the next generation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
On the tenth International Day against Female Genital Mutilation, LSE’s Colleen LaFontaine says that there are signs that success is within ...
LaFontaine, Colleen
core  

Towards a solution concerning female genital mutilation? An approach from within according to Islamic legal opinions

open access: yesScripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis, 2011
Female circumcision is a tradition that is widespread and not restricted to predominantly Muslim countries. It is prevalent among all religious groups in many parts of Africa and Western Asia, whether they are Coptic Christians, Ethiopian Jews, or Arab ...
Jens Kutscher
doaj   +1 more source

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