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Changing paths : female circumcision in Mali /

In Mali ninety-three percent of the women are circumcised. This tradition is deeply routed in village society. Astan Diallo travels to several villages on her moped, talking to men and women about the health hazards of circumcision. After five years, Astan's hard work does bring results as old...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Filmakers Library, inc, Fatusch Productions
Other Authors: Bakker, Jacqueline, 1966-
Format: Video DVD
Language:French
Language Notes:In French and Bambara with English subtitles.
Published: New York, N.Y. : Filmakers Library, Inc., [2001]
Subjects:
Female circumcision > Mali.
Clitoridectomy > Mali.
Girls > Mali > Social conditions.
Social change > Mali.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
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Summary:In Mali ninety-three percent of the women are circumcised. This tradition is deeply routed in village society. Astan Diallo travels to several villages on her moped, talking to men and women about the health hazards of circumcision. After five years, Astan's hard work does bring results as old traditions make way for new ones.
Item Description:Title from container.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (46 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD-R.