Medical 'Reasons' for F.G.M... hmm, sounds familiar. (xpost from feminisms)

bobbybobbobs · 2012-01-11T20:38:20+00:00

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ataraxiary · 2012-01-11T19:21:45+00:00

The secretions of the labia minora accumulate in uncircumcised women and turn rancid, so they develop an unpleasant odour which may lead to infections of the vagina or urethra. I have seen many cases of sickness caused by the lack of circumcision.

Uncanny how similar that sounds to excuses for circumcision I've heard.

2012-01-11T19:57:54+00:00

The comments make me angry. How do these people not see this is exactly the same reasoning as male circumcision.

2012-01-11T19:58:55+00:00

Props to the first person to relink this to /Feminism and expose them to this stupidity

c0mputar · 2012-01-11T21:43:03+00:00

Although I'm sure it's annoying that in most FGM post there are plenty of MGM comments, there are plenty of comments saying that MGM isn't as bad so people should shut up and stay on topic with FGM. I don't know which fallacy that is but I'm sure it's one.

I do however sympathize with their annoyance a little bit, but how difficult is it to interject one sentence into an FGM article that, more or less, says that the same could be said for MGM. PZ has spoken out against MGM, but not nearly as much as he does for FGM, despite the complete universality of the procedure in the West... and why segregate the discussion anyways? Is it inconceivable to advocate for the human rights for both men and women alongside eachother?

memymineown · 2012-01-11T19:56:07+00:00

Downvoted for linking to a misandrous blog and not providing a screenshot instead.

Title	Medical 'Reasons' for F.G.M... hmm, sounds familiar. (xpost from feminisms)
Author	ataraxiary
Upvotes	1
Comments	17
Date	January 11, 2012 7:18 PM UTC (14 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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