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Understanding Psychology, 6/e
Robert S. Feldman, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Sexuality and Gender

Internet Exercises

At the site below, read through several of the articles on female genital mutilation (FGM). As you read, look for answers to these questions:

  • Why does the practice persist in some cultures?
  • Is there a male counterpart for the practice (male genital mutilation)?
  • What are effective means to halting the practice?
http://www.fgmnetwork.org/

Using information obtained from the site below, do some research on the drug Rohypnol.

  • What is it?
  • Why are people attracted to its use?
  • Why is it considered so dangerous?
http://www.uml.edu/student-services/counseling/sexual_assault/saroof.html