Shewder, R.A. (2000). What about “female genital mutilation”? And why understanding culture matters in the first place. Daelus. Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 129(4). 209-232.

Sheweder, R.A. (2000). What about “female genital mutilation”? And why understanding culture matters in the first place. Daelus. Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 129(4). 209-232.

Sheweder writes vividly in this article about the psychological aspects of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. He describes why it is done and views the practice both as interesting and as an important ritual in a young girl's life. His sincere believe in the validity of the practice stands out in his writing.