This is a debate essay evaluating both sides of the argument: Is female circumcision morally justifiable?

Instructions

The goal of this assignment to evaluate the arguments used on multiple sides of a key global health debate. In this assignment, you will choose  from a provided list of interesting and provocative debates in the area of poverty and global health and then propose, develop, and justify two different arguments on this ethical issue. Learning Outcomes:Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to...Examine and critique multiple types of data and argumentsDevelop and support ethical arguments around a key health issueEvaluate the strength of data and arguments in order to argue your own personal position on the issueWrite in a professional mannerTask:To complete this assignment, you should:Watch the Debate Essay Instructions video aboveSelect a topic from the list of Debate Essay TopicsRead the article(s) that is assigned under your debate topic to get an idea of what the issue is.Conduct research, collecting data to be used to justify both the pro and con sides of the debate. This research should be academic in nature, that is, you need to focus on peer-reviewed literature. Please see the page General Guidelines for Completing Written Assignments for tips on how to do this task.You must cite 8 academic (i.e. peer-reviewed) pieces of literature in your essay. You should cite 3-5 articles per side.You may reference non-academic research such as NGO reports or news articles as well but they will not be counted toward the 8 academic references requirement.Download the required Debate Essay TemplatePreview the document.Write a 2250-2750 word essay using the required template. The essay should have three parts. First, there is a brief (200-250 words) introduction that introduces and explains the debate and defines the key terms. Then, there is a section (1000 words maximum) where you present the pro or "yes" side of the debate. Then, there should be a section (1000 words maximum) where you present the con or "no" side of the debate. Remember that the pro/yes and con/no sides should be roughly equal in length. Finally, there should be a brief conclusion (approx. 200-250 words) in which you state your own personal position on the debate and briefly explain your reasoning for why you have decided to support one side or the other.For each side of the debate, you must present three types of arguments/evidence: (1) credible, factual arguments, (2) persuasive appeals to morality, ethics, and/or social justice, and (3) anecdotes, humor, and/or emotional details.Formulate your Works Cited/References page using APA citation formatting style.  Make sure that everything in your Works Cited/References has a corresponding in-text citation. Please see the information on General Guidelines for Completing Written Assignments for help on correctly formatting your works cited.Provide a title for your essay. Your title, name, and references are not counted in the total 2250-2750 word count requirement.Your paper should be formatted with single spacing, 1-inch margins, and 12-point Times New Roman font. Upload your assignment using the provided here. Double check to make sure that your file uploaded correctly. Only .doc(x), .pdf, and .txt file formats are accepted.I have attached one of my required sources below.

Answer

BackgroundFemale circumcision, popularly known as female genital mutilation (FGM), is the total or partial cutting of the female genitalia. The practice is a common cultural practice in most African countries with the view of ushering young girls to womanhood and preparing them for marriage. While the tradition is raising serious health concerns, it is a current debate that is worth everyone's time and contribution. It can be argued that tolerance is central to western liberalism, concerning mutually exclusive practices and ideas to coexist. Therefore, it is worth allowing different societies to carry on their practices peacefully as long as it does not harm life. However, nothing challenges tolerance, like FGM. For several decades, activists and feminists have tried keeping their silence...

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