Female circumcision is common

First time I heard of female circumcision, I thought this only applies to male. I’ve read that it is practiced by Muslims and Christians alike and is deeply rooted in the Nile Valley region and parts of sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen and Oman.
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The operation which many refer to as female genital mutilation, usually involves the removal of the clitoris and other parts of female genitalia.

Advocates say it tames a girl’s sexual desire and maintains her honor. Opponents say girls can bleed to death, suffer chronic urinary infections and have life-threatening complications in childbirth as a result.

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