Clitoridectomy is a medical term for female circumcision. It involves the complete or partial surgical removal of the clitoris.

Lynn M. Thomas has written:

'The politics of the 1956 ban on clitoridectomy in Meru, Kenya' -- subject(s): Clitoridectomy, Female circumcision, Female circumcision, Law and legislation, Social conditions, Women

Clitoridectomy is the removal of the clitoris, not the removal of the infulence of women. In the 1800s, this was a common practice in the United States and parts of Europe. It is still practices today by some African tribes. As all these cultures are still intact, there is no association between the practice and cultural survival.

Fran P. Hosken has written:

'The Hosken report' -- subject(s): Sex discrimination against women, Sex customs, Clitoridectomy, Infibulation

'The language of cities' -- subject(s): Cities and towns

'The Kathmandu Valley towns' -- subject(s): Cities and towns, Description and travel

'The Arabic Childbirth Picture Book'

'Genital mutilation of women in Africa' -- subject(s): Clitoridectomy, Infibulation, Sex customs

'The functions of cities' -- subject(s): Cities and towns

Efua Dorkenoo has written:

'Female genital mutilation' -- subject(s): Clitoridectomy, Female circumcision, Infibulation, International cooperation, Prevention, Sex customs, Social aspects, Social aspects of Female circumcision