Which term describes the practice of removing parts of the female genital organs?

• A. Female genital mutilation
• B. Career
• C. Career field
• D. Marital rape

Answer: (A)

This question tests your knowledge of the term used for the practice of removing parts of the female genital organs. The term that fits describes procedures that intentionally alter or injure the female genitalia for non-medical reasons, which can include partial or total removal of external genitalia or other injuries to the genital organs. It’s a harmful practice recognized worldwide as a human rights violation and is associated with serious health risks and long-term consequences for girls and women.

Other options don’t describe this medical/health-related practice. They refer to work-life topics (career, career field) or to a crime that involves forcing sex within marriage (marital rape), not a procedure involving the genital organs.