Why Do the Mende Practice Clitoridectomy

question 100

Multiple Choice

Why do the Mende practice clitoridectomy?

• A) they believe it enhances female reproductive potential
• B) it makes childbirth much easier
• C) it enhances the beauty of women in public
• D) it is a healthy procedure that makes women cleaner

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