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

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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Published in:	South African family practice Vol. 47; no. 6; pp. 58 - 59
Main Author:	Meel, B.L.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 01.07.2005
Subjects:	Community perception Complications Risks Traditional circumcision
ISSN:	2078-6190, 2078-6204
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