Across cultures and societies, women’s bodies have often been shaped and sometimes controlled by tradition. From forced body modification to restrictive rituals after a husband’s death, several customs have historically dictated how women should look, behave, or live.
Many of these practices emerged from ideas about purity, beauty, marriageability, honour, or social order. While some communities view them as cultural heritage, human rights organisations and activists increasingly highlight their harmful physical, psychological, and social consequences.
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Today, global campaigns, education, and legal reforms are challenging these customs. Yet millions of women and girls around the world still experience them.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST WIDELY DISCUSSED PRACTICES
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