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Editors note.(Editorial)

Ahfad Journal

| June 01, 2008 | Ahmed, A.M. | COPYRIGHT 2008 Ahfad University for Women. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Dear Reader,

In this issue are included four articles that I hope you will enjoy reading. The first article reviews the records of Sudan national prevalence surveys (1979-2006) and others, that have clearly shown historical gradual shift in FGM practice, form the severest type of infibulation to the milder one of clitoridectomy and perhaps to non-circumcision.

The second article deals with the dilemma of FGM typology and terminology, with special reference to Sudan. The article challenges the validity of WHO typology with special reference to Sudan. Also, the article suggest the adoption of pertinent typologies that should observe the differences, in the culture and norms of the different societies in which FGM is practiced.

The third article in concerned with the situation of Sudanese Women in food and beverages business in urban markets of Khartoum State. The article concluded that these women are ...

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