Why do girls get circumcised in some African and some Asian countries?

Answer 1

There was a historical cultural belief in Africa and the ArabianPeninsulathat enlarged genitals on a female, such as the inner labia and clitoris hood, made her masculine. So they were surgically removed. Sometimes, along with the clitoris hood, the clitoris itself was also removed.It was also done for aesthetic purposes, which is heavily criticised by feminists.

Feminists argue that femalecircumcisionis a patriarchal act which men use to demonstrate their "authority" over women. If that is the case, then femalecircumcisionis no longer relevant in a modern, equal environment.

Modern experts have produced research showing that the procedures are extremely dangerous. The point of the parts the procedure removes from women is to protect their sensitivegenitalsfrom bacteria, viruses and other unwanted guests. So, with the genital protection removed, the female is now six times more likely to suffer from genital bacterial complications, which can be passed onto men during sex.

In most countries,femalecircumcisionis highly illegal, except if it is medically required to ease any complications caused by the labia or clitoral hood.

In the UK for example, if you go abroad to a country where the procedure is legal and have it performed on you - upon your return to the UK, you'll be arrested as soon as you touch UK soil again. It is an extremely dangerous practice.

Similarly, malecircumscriptionexists because it was believed that foreskin made the male look feminine. In fact, the foreskin is necessary to protect the penis.

Answer 2

To prevent them from enjoying sex with their husband. They are there for the pleasure of their husband, not for their own.

To guarantee their Virginity at the altar. Asian countries don't do genital mutilation either to males (circumcision) or females. This is done in North Africa and in the Middle East.