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Female Genital Cutting: An Ethical Dilemma

1 CE Hour
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About the Course

This course is based on the article, "Social Work and Female Genital Cutting: An Ethical Dilemma," published in the Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, Volume 4, Number 1 (Spring 2007). This article examines the practice of female genital cutting (FGC) in the context of social work values and ethics. The article argues that, in spite of social work's respect for cultural diversity, the profession has a responsibility to work toward the elimination of harmful practices such as FGC, even when such practices are valued by a given society. A rationale for this change effort is put forward, as are bases for the development of effective interventions.

This course is based on the reading online article, Female Genital Cutting: An Ethical Dilemma created by Ike Burson, Ph.D., L.G.S.W.

Publication Details

Journal/Publisher: The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
Publication Date: Spring 2007, Vol. 4, No. 1

Course Material Author

Ike Burson, Ph.D., L.G.S.W.

Ike Burson, Ph.D., L.G.S.W., is an assistant professor at Mississippi State University, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Mississippi State, Mississippi.

Ike Burson, Ph.D., L.G.S.W. authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about female genital cutting and related ethical issues. It is appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify forms of FCG.
  2. 2 Recognize cultural justifications for FGC.
  3. 3 Apply ethical standards to the issue of FGC.
  4. 4 Analyze FGC from a feminist perspective.
  5. 5 Explain a cultural relativist view of FGC.

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Material Authors

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Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D. – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (FL CSW, MFT, MHC)

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Eligible until Mar 27th, 2027
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1 CE Hour
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  • Behavioral Health

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This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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