Community perception of traditional circumcision in a sub-region of the Transkei, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The ritual of traditional male circumcisions (initiation) of young adults goes back generations among Xhosa people of South Africa. Xhosa tribe is committed to preserving the old cultural traditions. Recently, this ritual has been tarnished by serious complications that have occurred, leading to amp...

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Main Author: B.L. Meel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2005-08-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/256
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