Martin Krischik
Sep 2, 2018 · 1 min read

Comparing calling circumcision “genital mutilation” is absolutely warranted.

Male genital mutation is every bit a human rights violation with no medical benefits. “Painful and traumatic,” and just as much it “interferes with the natural functioning of the body and causes several immediate and long-term health consequences.”

Everything you said about FGM in that chapter is valid for MGM as well.

I suggest you watch American Circumcision you get a better perspective:

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