Forced circumcision of men (abridged). Issue 8 (6th September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Glass, Michael
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical ethics. Volume 40:Issue 8(2014)
• Page Start: 567
• Page End: 571
• Publication Date: 2013-09-06
• Subjects: Circumcision -- Ethics -- Moral and Religious Aspects -- Legal Aspects -- Religious Ethics; Medical ethics -- Periodicals; 174.2
• DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2013-101626
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-6800

Abstract

Abstract : The forced circumcision of men is a widespread human rights abuse that often accompanies other human rights violations. It occurs in clashes between circumcising and non-circumcising cultures, or when individuals in circumcising cultures reject circumcision. This article documents the forced circumcision of men against their will, shows how evidence of forced circumcision has been downplayed and discounted, and outlines and discusses some measures that could help to reduce its prevalence.