“I can’t blame mum”: a qualitative exploration of relational dynamics in women with female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United Kingdom
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Authors
Newton, Rebecca J.
Glover, Jennifer
Issue Date
2022-03-08
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Female Genital Mutilation , FGM , Relational Dynamics , Qualitative , Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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Abstract
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is conceptualized as an interpersonal act, commonly initiated by mothers. This study investigates relational dynamics among adult women who experienced FGM in childhood and have since migrated to the United Kingdom. A qualitative research design was employed, using semi-structured interviews and interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) with nine women. Three superordinate themes emerged: (a) “The ‘who to blame?’ conflict: Preserving goodness in parents”; (b) “Better or worse? Positioning the self in relation to others”; and (c) “Regaining power: Righting the wrongs.” Implications for understanding the relational consequences of FGM and the discontinuation of its intergenerational transmission are considered.
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Citation
Newton, R. J., & Glover, J. (2022). "I Can't Blame Mum": A Qualitative Exploration of Relational Dynamics in Women With Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the United Kingdom. Violence against women, 28(1), 3–25. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801221994913
Publisher
Violence Against Women