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1 Since the practices of clitoridectomy and infibulation are actually not analogous to male circumcision, the term âfemale circumcisionâ is evasive; genital mutilation appears therefore to be more accurate. In this essay, I will be using âgenital mutilationâ and âexcisionâ interchangably. For a sketch of the various forms the practice takes, see Annemarie Bean (335), Walker, Warrior Marks 367, and Dorkenoo. 2 Henceforth I will be referring to the novel simply as Possessing. The term âweak relativismâ draws on Alasdair MacIntyreâs discussion of relativism and the challenge of translating or formulating value judgements across cultures. See MacIntyre. See also notes 8 and 13. ALICE WALKERâS AFRICA/355 Alice Walker gives this impression and has turned to more than one forum to pursue her case. In addition to the novel, she co-produced a documentary movie entitled Warrior Marks, as well as Warrior Marks. Female Genital Mutilation and the Sexual Blinding of Women, a memoir/travelogue of the experience of making the documentary. To be sure, Alice Walkerâs efforts derive from a sound ethical commitment, but it is also important to note that the âWestâ has always been interested in this ritual.3 Ngugi wa Thiongâoâs novel The River Between (1965), set in
Comparative Literature – Duke University Press
Published: Jan 1, 2001
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