An act can only be as harmful if the person affected does not consent. Critically discuss with reference to ONE issue discussed in the subject.

An act can only be as harmful if the person affected does not consent. Critically discuss with reference to ONE issue discussed in the subject.

Essay prompt: An act can only be as harmful if the person affected does not consent. Critically discuss with reference to female genital mutilation.

Key words: consent, harm, female genital multilation.

The main point is that the cultural practices of female genital fixated and contingent upon the Western-centric conception, which disregards multiculturalism and restricts the articulation of consent.

Need to talk about Foucault’s idea of subjugated knowledge and power; Sanjay Seth ideologies of liberalism in respect to consent.