Psychodynamics Behind Circumcision Practice
I’m not saying this article is 100% scientific. Although I sourced some scientific research, I added my own interpretation to some situations, such as the child’s perception of a real man in the collective consciousness. I would like to say this.
Circumcision is the process of removing the upper skin of the penis, which has found its place in many religions.
A hadith of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (pbuh):
“Sunnah is from nature.”
So what are the benefits of circumcision?
- It greatly reduces the risk of AIDS/HIV.
- It prevents urinary tract infection.
- It reduces the risk of penile cancer.
In line with these benefits, people are circumcised even if they do not have religious beliefs.
Psychodynamics Behind Circumcision Practice
In some societies, such as the Turkish society, circumcision can be seen as a step towards “becoming a real man” or “manhood”.
For example, a child who is not circumcised is ridiculed by other children. In such cases, the child may have become a “real man” when circumcised — or this knowledge may have occurred.
