Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young males that is practiced by various ethnic groups in Africa, including parts of South Africa. Among them are the Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Venda communities.
It is child abuse. You only do it because it’s always been done before. That’s what cultural means. You have No reason, other than, we’ve always done it, so we can never rethink it. That’s what you’re saying. Never question the reason. Don’t think about if it’s right or wrong, it’s “cultural” therefore we just do it blindly without questioning. And you, the person acting blindly, following cruel practices, just because they’ve always been done, thinks you’re in the right, and everyone who can think for themselves and question things, is just wrong. You know that’s delusional, right.
The term “cultural” has a lot of meanings that have nothing to do with your narrow definition.
And the “reason” for male circumcision is mostly to prevent early childhood infections. It’s like any other decision that parents make for the health and wellbeing of their children. Waiting until the child is “old enough to decide for themselves”, does nothing to protect your child from potential harm.
It is child abuse. You only do it because it’s always been done before. That’s what cultural means. You have No reason, other than, we’ve always done it, so we can never rethink it. That’s what you’re saying. Never question the reason. Don’t think about if it’s right or wrong, it’s “cultural” therefore we just do it blindly without questioning. And you, the person acting blindly, following cruel practices, just because they’ve always been done, thinks you’re in the right, and everyone who can think for themselves and question things, is just wrong. You know that’s delusional, right.
The term “cultural” has a lot of meanings that have nothing to do with your narrow definition.
And the “reason” for male circumcision is mostly to prevent early childhood infections. It’s like any other decision that parents make for the health and wellbeing of their children. Waiting until the child is “old enough to decide for themselves”, does nothing to protect your child from potential harm.