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HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES & CHILD PROTECTION - ETHIOPIA - CHILD MARRIAGE & FGM/CIRCUMCISION

 

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This paper explores local perspectives on female child marriage and circumcision in Ethiopia. Both practices are widespread still, despite international and national efforts to eradicate them, and reflect deep-rooted patriarchal and gerontocratic (rule by elders) values regarding transactions between kin groups at marriage and women's reproduction......This document points to the complexity of beliefs and practices, highlighting differences associated with ethnicity, religion, generation and gender.......