Description of coded categories for discussions on the FGM bill
| Topic | Definition |
|---|---|
| Against FGM | Interventions that are categorically against the practice and for the bill |
| With FGM | Interventions that are clearly for the practice or want to allow it under specific circumstances |
| No clear position | Interventions that are neither for nor against the practice |
| Feminist argument | Use of feminist arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. it represents violence against women) |
| Religious argument | Use of religious arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. no clear religious rule calls for it) |
| Scientific argument | Use of scientific arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. referring to what studies indicate about the negative consequences of the practice) |
| For toughening sentences | Interventions that call for toughening sentences for anyone performing or condoning FGM (e.g. doctors, parents, religious leaders) |
| Against toughening sentences | Interventions that are against toughening sentences for the practice |
| Against doctors | Against physicians who perform FGM operations |
| Topic | Definition |
|---|---|
| Against FGM | Interventions that are categorically against the practice and for the bill |
| With FGM | Interventions that are clearly for the practice or want to allow it under specific circumstances |
| No clear position | Interventions that are neither for nor against the practice |
| Feminist argument | Use of feminist arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. it represents violence against women) |
| Religious argument | Use of religious arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. no clear religious rule calls for it) |
| Scientific argument | Use of scientific arguments to argue against FGM (i.e. referring to what studies indicate about the negative consequences of the practice) |
| For toughening sentences | Interventions that call for toughening sentences for anyone performing or condoning FGM (e.g. doctors, parents, religious leaders) |
| Against toughening sentences | Interventions that are against toughening sentences for the practice |
| Against doctors | Against physicians who perform FGM operations |
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