“Ending Female Genital Mutilation by 2030”
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is defined as procedures that involve altering or injuring female genitalia. The act is often done for non-medical reasons and is recognized as an infringement of human rights. The United Nations (UN) suggest coordinated and systematic efforts that involve engaging the whole community as a strategy to end FGM. United Nations Populations Fund-United Nations Children’s Fund (UNPFA-UNICEF) is a program that is related to FGM. UNPFA-UNICEF adopts various interventions that ensure FGM is integrated into humanitarian and post-crises responses (UN).
While the program does not recognize FGM actions as feminist, the cause would be appropriate. Some of the controversies around FGM may be interference with cultural practice. Although the movement’s opponents may claim that FGM is a cultural practice that identifies a particular ethnic group, persuading them to compare the benefits and disadvantages of the practice is crucial. Consequently, they may see that FGM is inhumane and without value to the victims and their families.
Women’s Harassment at Work
Harassment of women at work is on the rise, and business organizations need strategies to solve the menace. TIME’S UP defines work harassment as the unequal treatment of women at workplaces. The organization suggests a collaborative effort by all stakeholders as a strategy against the problem (TIME’S UP). TIME’S UP has organized a survivors’ support program that helps protect women against harassment. The organization frames its actions as feministic since it solely focused on women. Some of the controversies and debates around the problem include over-emphasizing women’s sexuality. While the movement’s opponent may state that women and men are equal, discussing the effects of the patriarchal system would change their stand on the issue.
Me Too Movement
Sexual violence can be detrimental to the victim’s psychological state, and healing can help them. ‘Me Too’ is a program that helps individuals survive trauma. The organization defines trauma as an emotional response to distressing events such as sexual violence (Me too). The organization uses isolation from a distressing environment as a strategy for social change among the victims. Survivor Healing Series is a program that is related to sexual violence topic. The program, through online services, helps individuals understand their essence.
The program does not frame its activities as feministic since anyone can be a victim of sexual violence. I would not recommend a feminist approach since it will make the program focus more on women than men. Potential controversies and debates around sexual violence are whether the existing legislation is sufficient to curb the situation. For instance, it is controversial to incarcerate a minor for sexual violence. While the opponents of the movement may claim that one gender is more affected than the other, engaging them in understanding the consequences of forcing someone to have sex would help them change their perspective.
Hope House
Domestic violence involves the coercive treatment of individuals by those in their circles. For instance, abusive treatment of a person by their parents or siblings. Hope House has adopted a strategy for social change that involves providing safe refuge and support services that educate and empower domestic violence victims (Hope House). The organization has a ‘Safe Haven’ program that provides legal aid to the victims. The organization does not frame its actions as feministic because both genders can be victims of domestic violence. Therefore, feministic approach is not recommended to drive social change. Some of the potential controversies and debates on domestic violence are on the penalties against perpetrators. The opponents would need to first understand the psychological and economic impact of the problem before stating which penalty is appropriate.
Works Cited
Hope House. “Domestic Violence Programs & Resources – Hope House KC.” n.d. Web.
Me too. “Our Work.” n.d. Web.
TIME’S UP. “TIME’S up Now. Join Us.” 2019. Web.
UN.“International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.” United Nations, 2020. Web.