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Persistence And Resistance Of Harmful Traditional Practices (Htps) Perpetuated Against Girls In Africa And Asia, Jennifer Glover, Helen Liebling, Simon Goodman, Hazel Barrett

Journal of International Women's Studies

Background:Harmful traditional practices (HTPs) are deeply entrenched behaviours or actions that violate the human rights of affected individuals. They have negative consequences on the physical and psychological health, social rights and political equality of affected individuals and their communities. Despite legislation making HTPs illegal in many countries, these practices continue today, causing considerable health risks to women and girls. Whilst studies have sought to understand factors perpetuating different HTPs, a paucity of reviews synthesises these findings. Aims: The aim of this review is to consider son preference, female genital mutilation, and child marriage in relation to their persistence, …