A Study on Circumcision as a Human Right Issue in India

Abstract

This paper covers on practice of circumcision dealt with either men or women ,Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin. The foreskin is the retractable fold of skin that covers the end of the penis. It's a continuation of the skin that covers the whole penis. Circumcision may be carried out for a number of reasons such as Medical reasons, In men, circumcision is most commonly carried out when the foreskin is tight and won't pull back (retract), which is known as phimosis. Circumcision as a religious practice is a common practice in the Jewish and Islamic communities, and it's also practised. Most non-medical circumcisions are carried out on children but female genital mutation has no medical benefit it is followed as a superstitious belief of the community follows the practice of female circumcision and it is a painful process when it come to female circumcision Those who support the female circumcision argue that the practice is a cultural practice and it can be accepted as a right if a woman has consent. In the article it is argued that the practice violates human rights and the practice cannot be accepted as a right even if a woman has consent. The discussion will be developed around human rights, cultural rights and gender and main objective of the research is To know that the practise of circumcision dealt under the human rights issue and it violates the human right of an individual