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Ethical Relativity of Female Genital Mutilation The standards used to determine what is termed as right or wrong vary from place to place. This aspect that is also referred to as ethical relativity is a common occurrence all over the world. The difference between the various values held by diverse communities all over the world can be attributed to the difference in cultural beliefs, religious beliefs, a country’s constitution among many others. Ethical relativity can be witnessed even in the highest levels of the society such as the national scale where various economic systems may be acceptable or unacceptable in different countries. Among the practices that fall under ethical relativity, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) stands out due how prevalent the practice is in particular areas of the world and also the adverse effects resulting from the practice. Since FGM has a broad support base in certain areas while it is also a crime in other places, should the practice be respected and appreciated as a cultural heritage among certain cultures? The answer to this question is a strict NO. This is because the practice is retrogressive and also inefficient in serving its intended purpose which is the preservation of a girl’s purity and thus other safer practices could serve the same purpose. Besides, the cost of the adverse effects from the practice exceed the purpose it is intended for in that, a life lost or ruined because of the practice cannot be equated to the purity of that particular person. Even though FGM is a negative practice, should those who do not practice it judge those who practice it willingly? The answer to this is YES. Those who do not practice FGM are
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