Table AII.

Description of coded categories for discussions on the FGM bill

TopicDefinition
Against FGMInterventions that are categorically against the practice and for the bill
With FGMInterventions that are clearly for the practice or want to allow it under specific circumstances
No clear positionInterventions that are neither for nor against the practice
Feminist argumentUse of feminist arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. it represents violence against women)
Religious argumentUse of religious arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. no clear religious rule calls for it)
Scientific argumentUse of scientific arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. referring to what studies indicate about the negative consequences of the practice)
For toughening sentencesInterventions that call for toughening sentences for anyone performing or condoning FGM (e.g. doctors, parents, religious leaders)
Against toughening sentencesInterventions that are against toughening sentences for the practice
Against doctorsAgainst physicians who perform FGM operations

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