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This program explores the custom of female circumcision which has been commonplace throughout history and is still practiced in many cultures. It discusses the efforts of women throughout the world to stop the practice.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Filmakers Library, inc, American Anthropological Association
Other Authors: Dedman, Penny
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Filmaker's Library, 1991.
Subjects:
Clitoridectomy.
Infibulation.
Operations, Surgical > Social aspects.
Sex discrimination against women.
Documentary films.
Description
Summary:This program explores the custom of female circumcision which has been commonplace throughout history and is still practiced in many cultures. It discusses the efforts of women throughout the world to stop the practice.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (52 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Audience:Anthropology.
Production Credits:Production manager, Rody Bristo Jones ; editors, Terry Flaxton, Janet Muswell ; art, Cath Pater-Lancucki ; graphics, Suzy Spiro ; music, Pinise Saul.