IJPSD

ISSN: 2360-784X

 International Journal of Political Science and Development
 

International Journal of Political Science and Development

Vol. 7(8), pp. 278-284, October, 2019. 

DOI: 10.14662/IJPSD2019.147

ISSN: 2360-784X

Research

An Appraisal of Female Genital Mutilation Practice in Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria

Odunayo D. Adeleke¹, Nwachukwu, Chituru Udo² and Alao, Bukola Adenike³

¹Department of History and International Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. Corresponding author’s E-mail: adelekeod@babcock.edu.ng, Phone: +2348034344143

²Department of History and International Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

E-mail: nwachukwuc@babcock.edu.ng, Phone: 08069565184

³Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

E-mail: alaobu@babcock.edu.ng, Phone: 08039222419

Accepted 15 October 2019

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), previously referred to as female circumcision or Female Genital Cutting (FGC) was a major traditional practice in some towns in Nigeria. The Yoruba, among other cultures placed so much regards to this cultural practice thus they attach a lot of superstitious beliefs, to this practice. Religion also played a pivotal role in entrenching this practice into the life of some of the practitioners. Although FGM has been outlawed in Nigeria, but some practitioners in Oyo town are still practicing it clandestinely. The study therefore, critically examined the practice of FGM in Oyo town. It examined the nature and dynamics of female genital mutilation in the modern Oyo. To achieve this aim, this study adopted both historical and multi-disciplinary approach. Therefore, relevant information was drawn from history and sociology to enhance the quality of the study research. The findings of this study showed that although there is a significant reduction in the number of people who engage in this practice, nonetheless, a few have decided not to let go of this cultural practice as they have decided to secretly engage in the practice.  

Key Words: Circumcision, Culture, Religion

Cite this article as: Adeleke, OD., Nwachukwu, C.U., Alao, B.A. (2019). An Appraisal of Female Genital Mutilation Practice in Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria. Int. J. Polit. Sci. Develop. 7(8) 278-284