According to the Research of Ellen Gruenbaum, Some Sudanese Women

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the research of Ellen Gruenbaum, some Sudanese women participated in female genital mutilation (FGM) because __________.

• A) they thought it would protect them against rape
• B) they were not aware of the medical dangers
• C) they were suffering from a culture-specific disorder
• D) they did not want to get married and have children

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