Brian Barbuto Ethics 101 12/ 02/ 01 Female Genital Mutilation Genital mutilation has been present in society since ancient times. Today it is present throughout the world, with some forms being readily accepted into educated western societies. While cases of female genital mutilation spark public outcries, it is interesting to note that male circumcision does not, despite involving hurting innocent minors, having negative repercussions on the child and, in most cases, and providing no medical benefits. In fact there …
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