Which term describes female circumcision in which parts of the female genital organs are removed, usually with the purpose of preventing the female from experiencing pleasure through sexual intercourse?

• A. Career
• B. Gender
• C. Human rights violation
• D. Female genital mutilation

Answer: (D)

Female genital mutilation is a practice that involves removing or injuring parts of the female genital organs, usually to suppress sexual pleasure and control women's sexuality. The term that names this practice most precisely is female genital mutilation because it directly describes the act itself. The other options don’t fit as the term for the practice: career isn’t related to this topic, gender refers to social identity, and human rights violation describes the impact or consequence rather than the act’s name. This practice is widely condemned and regarded as a human rights issue, highlighting why many laws and programs aim to end it.