The US has over 80% male circumcision rates, while the UK has about 10-20%. This striking difference highlights unique cultural and medical practices between these similar countries.
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Circumcision Debate Entwined With Religion
Circumcision controversies intersect religion, culture, and accusations of bigotry. Criticizing it is sometimes wrongly equated with antisemitism or Islamophobia, complicating the debate.
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Comparing Male Circumcision and FGM
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is often more severe and clearly harmful than male circumcision. Nonetheless, some argue male circumcision should be more critically viewed alongside FGM due to its impacts.
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Some scientific controversies are quite surprising (why would the shape of the Earth be controversial, for example?). But some aren’t. The controversy surrounding circumcision—which involves disputed medical science, bodily autonomy, children, disease, religion, sex, tradition, family, and, of course, genitalia—is about as fiery as it gets.
In this paid-only episode of The Studies Show, Tom and Stuart discuss the very sensitive issue of circumcision, covering the health benefits or lack thereof, the alleged risks, and the unbelievably bitter scientists who are battling it out over this unlikely topic.
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