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Originally published in the International Social Science Journal, 1983, 35, 4.

Increased concern about the traditional practice of sexual mutilation of women in some traditional societies has led to an international campaign for its abolition. Various religious & cultural beliefs associated with two forms of the practice -- excision & infibulation -- are examined among Arab & black African Muslims, black African Christians, & animists. The practice has been abhorred by feminists as a form of restricting F sexuality, & was the controversial main topic at a UN conference (1980). A survey of groups working to end sexual mutilation is included. It is argued that major emphasis should be placed on changing attitudes about women's sexuality. 14 References. D. Dunseath.