And I had to tell them it was on male circumcision amongst the Xhosa tribes. |
After the circumcision, which occurs very quickly and without much pain, a celebration of food, prayers, and blessings follows. |
Many will voice the opinion that circumcision is a cruel, barbaric procedure that can traumatize the baby. |
The trial was therefore stopped and the uncircumcised men were offered circumcision. |
If you have phimosis and you keep getting repeat attacks of balanitis, then circumcision may be considered. |
As in Griaule's day, after circumcision the boys demonstrate that they have mastered the meaning of the symbols by repainting the images. |