Parity between men and women? Reflections on the circumcision of men and the circumcision of women – a reply to ‘The prosecution of Dawoodi Bohra women’ by Richard Shweder
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Abstract
The article discusses the strong and enduring connection between male circumcision and the Jewishness of men. However, paradoxically, Jewish women are Jews in spite of the absence of circumcision or any other bodily marker. The article also discusses the parity between male and female circumcision, and its implications.
Global DiscourseSocial Sciences-Political Science and International Relations
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4.10
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6.70%
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64
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Global Discourse is an interdisciplinary, problem-oriented journal of applied contemporary thought operating at the intersection of politics, international relations, sociology and social policy. The journal’s scope is broad, encouraging interrogation of current affairs with regard to core questions of distributive justice, wellbeing, cultural diversity, autonomy, sovereignty, security and recognition. All issues are themed and aimed at addressing pressing issues as they emerge.
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