This document presents an doctoral dissertation on Young men against female genital mutilation-cutting in somaliland. The research interest draws on three suggestions. First, framing FGM/C as gender discrimination and challenging gender power structures will pave the way for abandoning the practice (see, for example, Berg, Denison, & Fretheim, 2010; UNICEF, 2010; WHO, 2008). Second, men’s opinions on FGM/C should be heard, and more men be engaged in efforts to end FGM/C (see, for example, Abdalla et al., 2012; Gele, Bø, & Sundby, 2013; Ismail, Ali, Mohamed, Kraemer, & Winfield, 2016; Kaplan et al., 2013; Lunde & Sagbakken, 2014; Mölsä, 2008; Newell-Jones, 2016; Shell-Duncan et al., 2016; Varol et al., 2015). Third, masculine norms do not include solidarity with women, and promoting gender equality is often viewed against men’s interests. Thus, men who advocate for gender equality may face ridicule, contempt, and anger (Adams & Coltrane, 2004; Connell, 1995; Flood, 2004; Ruxton & van der Gaag, 2013).

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Female Genital Mutilation, Sexual Medicine, The Psychology of Human Sexuality, cosmetic genital surgery, female genital cutting, Sociocultural; Culture; Ethics; Cultural Sensitivity; Sexual Dysfunction; Religious Beliefs, Sexual Dysfunction, Distress, Clinical Sciences, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Women's Health, Egypt, Public Health, Gender and sexuality//Gender discrimination// Sexual and gender based violence//