Discussion of Sexuality Issues I have chose the …show more content…
I think since male circumcision is so common in the United States, it doesn 't really bother me that it occurs. However, since the practice of female circumcision is not practiced and is illegal in the United States, it makes me wonder “Is this even okay?”. It is most likely illegal, and not practiced not only in the United States, but in other countries as well for a reason. It is practiced in a minuscule amount of other countries, and I recognize that it is part of their culture, but it is so different from my very own culture. Growing up , not having to be circumcised as a young girl, and not having to go through such a painful experience, makes me assume that this is an unnecessary procedure and the only “benefit" would be to suppress a woman 's sexuality. I am not circumcised, and I am perfectly fine. On the other hand, woman who have been circumcised have severe consequences and go through much suffering for the rest of their