VOICED: A rescue centre for Maasai girls fleeing circumcision

VOICED: A rescue centre for Maasai girls fleeing circumcision

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the cultural practice of female circumcision among the Maasai people, highlighting its health risks and the efforts by some to change this tradition. It covers the establishment of a rescue center by Christian Maasai men, led by Pastor Jacob, who faces resistance and threats. The video also touches on the legal changes in Kenya, where a law banning female genital mutilation was passed, and the challenges in changing long-standing cultural practices.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What challenges does Pastor Jacob face in his efforts to help girls escape circumcision?

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What recent legislative action was taken by the Kenyan parliament regarding female genital mutilation?

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