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Yes and no. Circumcision is done for health and religious reasons, but it could be considered mutilation if it's not done properly or if is not medically indicated or required by one's religion. Circumcision is sometimes but rarely medically indicated, and it is almost never medically indicated for newborns. There is no immediate medical justification for routine circumcision; that's why medical plans do not cover it. Always get opinions from physicians when it comes to medical procedures.
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What is female circumcision also called?
Female genital mutilation.
What is the significance of circumcision to Jews?
This is a form of mutilation they have been told to inflict on their children and on themselves to fulfill a rule made in their Religious teachings. The removal of any part of the body that is functional and healthy is a mutilation. This tradition Has everything in common with female genital mutilation It. It is interesting to note that this is usually inflicted on children that have no idea what is happening to them or control over whether this gross perversion is inflicted on them. Note: Most Jews do not consider circumcision to be "mutilation" in the same way that most Americans would not consider plastic surgery "mutilation". Note Most women who have their genitals mutilated do not consider Female genital circumcision to be "mutilation" in the same way that most Americans would not consider plastic surgery "mutilation".
Is female genital mutilation different from male circumcision?
It is insofar as it is a lot more severe depending on how extensive the mutilation is. However the practice of the amputation of the male prepuce (foreskin) should also be seen as a mutilation that causes permanent damage to the penis and its effectiveness.
How might one argue that it is appropriate to perform a circumcision on a male infant?
Be dishonest. because there just is no argument that can justufy male genital mutilation any more then you can argue the apropriatenes of Female genital mutilation.
What age male do the circumcision?
It can be done at any age. However this form of mutilation is usualy done on children at the behest of adults.
What is circumsize mean?
Circumcision is when you remove skin from genitalia. On the men the foreskin and on the women parts of the vulva or all of it. Female circumcision isn't called circumcision anymore but female mutilation since that is what it is. It's more extensive then it is on men and more damaging. More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision
Why are some people anti-circumcision and other people are pro-circumcision?
There are always 2 sides to everything. Some people believe circumcision should be outlawed because it's mutilation and unethical, while others believe it's a health and religious measure.
What percentage of Indian males are circumcised?
Very few' As circumcision is a Judaic religious rite that has spilled into the Islam world as well. There is no reason for circumcision and there is no religious compunction in India to engage in this sort of mutilation.
What is it called when man cut off his penis?
A vasectomy, is internal cutting for birth control. Cutting the exterior (foreskin), is called circumcision.
What are some known complications of circumcision?
There are so many things that can go wrong with this form of sexual mutilation that all I can do is refer you to a piece written on the subject, please go to the related link below(Complications of circumcision)
Can you apply the international law of morality on the circumcision of female genitalia?
Good question. It SHOULD be possible! You can even do it in the case of the mutilation of the males genitalia.
What is the new way to circumcision of an infant?
There have been no real developments in relieving the pain and trauma involved in the genital mutilation of infant boys.
