0:08 – From a Western view, female genital mutilation (FGM) is a barbaric practice that should be abolished wherever performed. In her book The Female Circumcision Controversy, Professor Ellen Gruenbaum explores, through the lens of cultural context, what it would take to change this highly debated practice.
And as a word of caution to listeners, the segment has minor descriptive language of female genitalia and may contain some uncomfortable language around circumcision. Although, it’s in alignment with FCC regulations, listener discretion is advised.
0:34 – Numerous studies show stark disparities in health outcomes for Black women as compared to almost all other groups of women. But just what is it about the intersection of race and gender that causes Black women to experience such stark disparities? Even Black women considered to be middle class? To answer this question we’re joined by Dr. Tina Sacks (@tinakim), Associate Professor in the school of Social Welfare at UC Berkeley and author of “Invisible Visits: Black Middle-Class Women in the American Health Care System.”