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Male genital mutilation (MGM) involves the removal or alternation of male genitals as part of a religious or social custom, on a man or boy that does not, or cannot consent to the procedure. [[MRA]]s object to all forms of genital mutilation. The procedure commonly known as circumcision is a form of MGM and remains legal in all nations today.
  
   
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== Circumcision ==
  
   
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[[File:Circumcision_central_Asia2.jpg|thumb|Circumcision being performed in central Asia (probably Turkestan, c. 1865–1872. Restored albumen print.]]
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The rights of the individual are paramount. Circumcision is a violation of the boy's rights over his own body.
  
   
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There are now many non-surgical alternatives to circumcision and even if they fail there are now also less invasive surgical alternatives. In the 21st century corrective circumcision is very rarely needed. In Alex's case the article notes that in the UK non-surgical options would have been attempted while the Canadian doctor went straight to circumcision.
  
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[[Male genital mutilation]] (MGM), also known as '''routine infant circumcision''' involves the removal or alteration of male genitals as part of a religious or social custom, on a man or boy that does not, or cannot, consent to the procedure. When performed on an infant boy it is often called ''routine infant circumcision'' (RIC).
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RIC remains legal in all nations today and remains widespread. Iceland considered banning RIC in 2018 before plans were cancelled.
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MGM is widely practiced on boys past infancy and men in some African countries. Reports coming out of Africa suggest that many of the mutilations of men and boys occur in unhygienic conditions and without anaesthetic.
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[[MRA]]s object to all forms of genital mutilation and most seek an outright ban with no religious exceptions. Some groups have argued that a ban with no religious exceptions is a violation of the right to freedom of religion. This is not so. Ultimately freedom of religion is a right held by an individual. Thus the individual must be protected from permanent bodily modification until they can reach the age of majority. Only as an adult should the individual be able to choose to make permanent modifications to their own body. The right of a parent to make medical decisions for their children should not apply as that right extends only to medically necessary procedures, with the sole possible exception of earlobe piercing which is superficial and fully reversible.
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The rights of the individual must be paramount. Genital mutilation is a violation of a boy's rights over his own body.
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Circumcision is very rarely actually [[Medically necessary circumcision|needed]].
   
 
There is strong evidence (elevated cortisol levels for an extended period, permanent changes in infant behaviour) that circumcision is traumatic for the infant.
  
There is strong evidence (elevated cortisol levels for an extended period, permanent changes in infant behaviour) that circumcision is traumatic for the infant.
   
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Proponents of FGM use the same arguments as proponents of MGM. Contrary to what is often claimed the most common form of FGM is less severe than male circumcision. The argument that FGM is intrinsically worse doesn't fly.
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Proponents of FGM use the same arguments as proponents of MGM. Contrary to what is often claimed the most common form of FGM is less severe than male circumcision. The argument that FGM is intrinsically worse than MGM runs counter to the evidence.<ref>http://www.drmomma.org/2011/04/male-and-female-circumcision.html</ref><ref>https://archive.ph/mbmUk</ref>
   
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=== Queensland, Australia ===
  
   
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Some proponents of RIC argue it is a violation of religious freedom whereas the opposite must be true since it presumes that the infant wishes to participate in a particular religious tradition.
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<blockquote>"In 1993, a non-binding research paper of the Queensland Law Reform Commission (Circumcision of Male Infants) concluded that "On a strict interpretation of the assault provisions of the Queensland Criminal Code, routine circumcision of a male infant could be regarded as a criminal act", and that doctors who perform circumcision on male infants may be liable to civil claims by that child at a later date.[20] No prosecutions have occurred in Queensland, and circumcisions continue to be performed."<ref>http://www.cirp.org/library/legal/QLRC/09.html</ref></blockquote>
  
   
 
== See Also ==
  
== See Also ==
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*[[Female genital mutilation]]
  
*[[Female genital mutilation]]
 
*[[Intactivism]]
  
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*[[Legality of routine infant circumcision]]
 
*[[Medically necessary circumcision]]
  
*[[Medically necessary circumcision]]
   
 
== External Links ==
  
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* https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/moral-landscapes/201501/circumcision-s-psychological-damage
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*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/moral-landscapes/201501/circumcision-s-psychological-damage Psychology Today]
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*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moral-landscapes/201109/circumcision-social-sexual-psychological-realities Psychology Today]
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* http://www.cirp.org/library/pain/gunnar/
  
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* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7291435
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3731671 The adrenal cortisol response to surgery was not significantly reduced by the administration of lidocaine]
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*https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7291435
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*[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3731671 The adrenal cortisol response to surgery was not significantly reduced by the administration of lidocaine]
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* https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0306453081900378
  
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* [http://spuonline.org/abstracts/2018/P21.cgi The incidence of post-circumcision complications at 2 years is shown to be 11.5%]
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*[http://spuonline.org/abstracts/2018/P21.cgi The incidence of post-circumcision complications at 2 years is shown to be 11.5%]
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* http://drmomma.org/2009/10/mri-studies-brain-permanently-altered.html
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*[http://drmomma.org/2009/10/mri-studies-brain-permanently-altered.html DrMomma]
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*http://iaim.net/extreme-trauma-from-male-circumcision-causes-damage-to-areas-of-brain
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*https://academic.oup.com/ia/article-abstract/93/6/1339/4161587?redirectedFrom=fulltext
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*http://nydailynews.com/life-style/health/circumcised-men-feel-sexual-pleasure-study-article-1.1264511
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*https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/sexual-impact/
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BucJO4kRG8 Bodily autonomy is a men's issue, too | HBR Talk 188] by [[Honey Badger Radio|Badger Live Streams]] on YouTube
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*[https://breakingtheglasses.blogspot.com/p/intactivist-links.html Intactivist links] on [[Hannah Wallen]]'s ''Breaking the Glasses'' blog
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*[https://www.wikigender.org/wiki/male-genital-mutilation-mgm/ MGM at WikiGender]
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*[https://euromind.global/en/brian-d-earp-and-rebecca-steinfeld Brian D Earp and Rebecca Steinfeld]
   
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Revision as of 00:20, 23 March 2024

GJSgl2 WcAAhigF.jpeg
Meme pointing out that anyone supporting my body, my choice but accepting male genital mutilation is being hypocritical.
Circumcision being performed in central Asia (probably Turkestan, c. 1865–1872. Restored albumen print.
F1Prf16WAAIjnNh.jpeg
GI9Jh0VW8AAuykq.png

Male genital mutilation (MGM), also known as routine infant circumcision involves the removal or alteration of male genitals as part of a religious or social custom, on a man or boy that does not, or cannot, consent to the procedure. When performed on an infant boy it is often called routine infant circumcision (RIC).

RIC remains legal in all nations today and remains widespread. Iceland considered banning RIC in 2018 before plans were cancelled.

MGM is widely practiced on boys past infancy and men in some African countries. Reports coming out of Africa suggest that many of the mutilations of men and boys occur in unhygienic conditions and without anaesthetic.

MRAs object to all forms of genital mutilation and most seek an outright ban with no religious exceptions. Some groups have argued that a ban with no religious exceptions is a violation of the right to freedom of religion. This is not so. Ultimately freedom of religion is a right held by an individual. Thus the individual must be protected from permanent bodily modification until they can reach the age of majority. Only as an adult should the individual be able to choose to make permanent modifications to their own body. The right of a parent to make medical decisions for their children should not apply as that right extends only to medically necessary procedures, with the sole possible exception of earlobe piercing which is superficial and fully reversible.

The rights of the individual must be paramount. Genital mutilation is a violation of a boy's rights over his own body.

Circumcision is very rarely actually needed.

There is strong evidence (elevated cortisol levels for an extended period, permanent changes in infant behaviour) that circumcision is traumatic for the infant.

Proponents of FGM use the same arguments as proponents of MGM. Contrary to what is often claimed the most common form of FGM is less severe than male circumcision. The argument that FGM is intrinsically worse than MGM runs counter to the evidence.[1][2]

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Some proponents of RIC argue it is a violation of religious freedom whereas the opposite must be true since it presumes that the infant wishes to participate in a particular religious tradition.

See Also

External Links

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.drmomma.org/2011/04/male-and-female-circumcision.html
  2. ↑ https://archive.ph/mbmUk
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