{"id":37695,"date":"2024-04-15T07:21:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=37695"},"modified":"2024-04-15T07:21:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:21:39","slug":"female-genital-mutilation-upsc-social-justice-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/female-genital-mutilation-upsc-social-justice-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Female Genital Mutilation – UPSC Social Justice Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the ritualistic practice involving the total or partial removal of the female external genitalia, ostensibly aimed at curbing sexual desires.<\/em><\/strong> This deeply entrenched practice raises concerns globally, and regrettably, India stands out as a hotspot for such violations, earning the dubious title of the world’s most dangerous place for women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being upheld by isolated factions, the prevalence of cultural customs like FGM underscores a more profound societal issue. India, irrespective of community or religion, grapples with an ingrained perception of the female body as ‘impure,’ ‘excessive,’ and, in some cultural contexts, even ‘evil.’<\/em><\/strong> Drawing parallels to notions of pollution and purity,<\/em><\/strong> menstruating women, in many Indian cultures, are deemed ‘impure.’ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FGM persists as a poignant example of how deeply rooted cultural beliefs can perpetuate harmful practices, demanding heightened awareness, education, and advocacy to eradicate such violations and safeguard the well-being of women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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