Socialisation sexuelle des jeunes issus des migrations subsahariennes en Suisse

Villani, Michela; Mileti, Francesca Poglia; Mellini, Laura; Sulstarova, Brikela

doi:10.4000/anthropodev.791

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“…The latter approach may be particularly fruitful, as it suggests possible intervention strategies, especially in the areas of social work and health. Examining the sexual socialisation of women who have undergone FGM/C allows us to analyse the content of the messages transmitted, the ways and styles of communication, as well as the agents and the places of socialisation [75]. Such an approach brings to light the knowledge and understanding acquired, the beliefs and the ideas received from family and friends, institutions, and the media.…”

Section: Framing and Naming Pleasures And Desires In Postcolonial Stu...mentioning

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Clitoral reconstruction: challenges and new directions

Villani

2022

Int J Impot Res

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Clitoral reconstruction (CR) has been the subject of several studies in recent years, mainly in the medical field. Women with female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) seek clitoral reconstructive surgery to improve their sexual well-being, but also because they are affected by poor self- and body image. CR is supposed to help women with FGM/C reconstruct their sense of self, but the benefits and risks of this surgery have not been sufficiently explored. There are currently no recommendations supporting CR from mainstream medical bodies, and there have been very few ethical studies of the procedure. This article critically discusses the principal studies produced in the medical field and available reflections produced in the social sciences. Through the theoretical frameworks of postcolonial and feminist studies, the article discusses sexuality and pleasure, gender and identity, and race and positionality, with the aim of promoting collaborative work on CR between researchers and social and health professionals.

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Clitoral reconstruction: challenges and new directions

Villani

2022

Int J Impot Res

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“…As for parents, they tend to avoid the topic for fear of "encouraging" youth sexual activity (Sulstarova et al, 2019). Accordingly, families consistently avoid conversations about sexuality under the terms of a tacit agreement acknowledging sex as a taboo subject that should only be addressed "in secret" (Villani et al, 2019a). Studies have also found that firstgeneration migrant youth in Switzerland lack knowledge of sexual rights and available sexual health services (Campisi et al, 2017;Mileti et al, 2019).…”

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Changing gender norms around female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a key role for social work in the Global North

Villani

2023

Front. Sociol.

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“Female genital mutilation/cutting” (FGM/C) refers to procedures that involve altering the external female genitalia with the aim of reinforcing gendered body norms. The literature has consistently shown that, like various forms of discrimination, the practice is rooted in systems of gender inequality. As a result, FGM/C has increasingly come to be understood in terms of social norms that are by no means fixed. And yet, in the Global North, interventions remain primarily medical in nature, with clitoral reconstruction having emerged as a common means of dealing with related sexual issues. And although treatments can vary greatly depending on the hospitals and physicians involved, sexuality tends to be considered from a gynecological perspective, even when multidisciplinary care is offered. By contrast, gender norms and other socio-cultural factors receive little attention. In addition to highlighting three critical shortcomings in current responses to FGM/C, this literature review also describes how social work can play a key role in overcoming the associated barriers by (1) adopting a holistic approach to sex education, one capable of addressing those aspects of sexuality that lie beyond the scope of a medical consultation; (2) supporting family-based discussions on matters of sexuality; and (3) promoting gender equality, especially among younger generations.

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Socialisation sexuelle des jeunes issus des migrations subsahariennes en Suisse

Cited by 2 publications

References 26 publications

Clitoral reconstruction: challenges and new directions

Clitoral reconstruction: challenges and new directions

Changing gender norms around female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a key role for social work in the Global North

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