Lotta Wendel
Biographic Data
| ID | 4431767 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lotta Wendel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lotta |
| FAMILY NAME | Wendel |
| SIGNATURE | WENDEL L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Malmö University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2170-3496 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Genital examinations in cases of suspected ‘female genital mutilation’ in Sweden 1982–2022
This paper critically examines the disproportionate impact of Sweden’s legal and policy measures aimed at detecting and prosecuting ‘female genital mutilation’ (FGM) within immigrant communities. Despite three criminal court cases related to FGM performed in African countries, forced genital examinations—central to many investigations—have not resulted in any prosecutions. This raises significant concerns about the effectiveness and proportionali…
Harms of the current global anti-FGM campaign
Traditional female genital practices, though long-standing in many cultures, have become the focus of an expansive global campaign against ‘female genital mutilation’ (FGM). In this article, we critically examine the harms produced by the anti-FGM discourse and policies, despite their grounding in human rights and health advocacy. We argue that a ubiquitous ‘standard tale’ obscures the diversity of practices, meanings and experiences among those …
Prosecutions for female genital mutilation in Swedish courts
The scarcity of criminal court cases on FGM aligns with research indicating that migration often leads to abandoning the practice. The prevailing public discourse around FGM paves the way for epistemic injustice. An analysis of Swedish FGM prosecutions reveals a risk that stereotypes based on ethnicity and religion may influence court decisions. The legal handling of suspected cases must be conducted in accordance with the rule of law
Prosecutions for female genital mutilation in Swedish courts
The scarcity of criminal court cases on FGM aligns with research indicating that migration often leads to abandoning the practice. The prevailing public discourse around FGM paves the way for epistemic injustice. An analysis of Swedish FGM prosecutions reveals a risk that stereotypes based on ethnicity and religion may influence court decisions. The legal handling of suspected cases must be conducted in accordance with the rule of law
Prosecutions for female genital mutilation in Swedish courts
The scarcity of criminal court cases on FGM aligns with research indicating that migration often leads to abandoning the practice. The prevailing public discourse around FGM paves the way for epistemic injustice. An analysis of Swedish FGM prosecutions reveals a risk that stereotypes based on ethnicity and religion may influence court decisions. The legal handling of suspected cases must be conducted in accordance with the rule of law
Genital examinations in cases of suspected ‘female genital mutilation’ in Sweden 1982–2022
This paper critically examines the disproportionate impact of Sweden’s legal and policy measures aimed at detecting and prosecuting ‘female genital mutilation’ (FGM) within immigrant communities. Despite three criminal court cases related to FGM performed in African countries, forced genital examinations—central to many investigations—have not resulted in any prosecutions. This raises significant concerns about the effectiveness and proportionali…
Harms of the current global anti-FGM campaign
Traditional female genital practices, though long-standing in many cultures, have become the focus of an expansive global campaign against ‘female genital mutilation’ (FGM). In this article, we critically examine the harms produced by the anti-FGM discourse and policies, despite their grounding in human rights and health advocacy. We argue that a ubiquitous ‘standard tale’ obscures the diversity of practices, meanings and experiences among those …
Female circumcision (3 works) · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues (3 works) · Genital Health and Disease (3 works) · Biology (2 works) · Gynecology (2 works) · Injustice (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sex organ (2 works) · Criminology (1 work)