English – Circumcision any difference 2004

Introduction
I) THE PRACTICE
1) Numbers
2) Definition of male circumcision
3) Definition of the female circumcision
4) Circumcision of the hermaphrodite
II) RELIGIOUS DEBATE
1) Debate among the Jews
A) The Bible
B) Recent debate
2) Debate among the Christians
A) The New Testament
B) Recent debate
3) Debate among the Moslems
A) The Koran and the Sunnah
B) Recent debate around male circumcision
C) Recent debate around female circumcision
III) DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEDICAL DEBATE
1) Benefits of the male circumcision
2) Disadvantages of male circumcision
3) Benefits of female circumcision according to the Sunnah
4) Disadvantages of all form of female circumcision
IV) TABOO, CULTURE, LAW AND EDUCATION
1) Taboos of male circumcision
2) Culture and universalism
3) Passing laws
4) Distinction between female circumcision forms
5) Médicalization
6) Understanding
7) Educating
CONCLUSION: SOME FUNDAMENTAL POINTS
1) The principle of physical integrity
2) Differences
3) Medical benefits
4) Respect of the will of others