#609 - Uri Gneezy - How To Understand Psychological Incentives
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Cultural Pressures and FGM: A Call for Change
This chapter explores female genital mutilation (FGM) within the Maasai tribe, examining the economic incentives and societal pressures that perpetuate the practice. It presents an innovative solution that ties financial support for education to the decision not to perform FGM, aiming to empower young women and shift cultural perceptions. The discussion highlights the broader implications of changing deeply rooted norms to improve the well-being of girls and families.
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