Genital examinations in cases of suspected ‘female genital mutilation’ in Sweden 1982–2022: lawful decisions resulting in structural injustice

Abstract This paper critically examines the disproportionate impact of Sweden’s legal and policy measures aimed at detecting and prosecuting ‘female genital mutilation’ (FGM) within immigrant communities. Despite three criminal court cases related to FGM performed in African countries, forced genita...

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Main Authors: Sara Johnsdotter, Lotta Wendel, Klara Grönvall, Birgitta Essén
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2025-07-01
Series:Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-05476-6
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