Description: Explore the work of Dr. Hannelore Van Bavel, an anthropologist and gender scholar, as she delves into the research on female circumcision/female genital mutilation in East Africa and colonial continuities in the transnational campaign against FGM. Stay updated on her current project on female genital self-image and cosmetic surgeries, and discover insightful findings and outcomes.
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Welcome to Genitalks A hub for research-based discussions on genital perceptions & practices.
Here, you'll find the latest insights from my research on genital modifications, including articles, conference papers, teaching materials, exhibitions, and more.
Hello, I'm Hannelore Van Bavel, the mind behind this website and a postdoctoral researcher at the Rhea Research Centre for Gender, Diversity, and Intersectionality at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. My academic journey in social anthropology, gender studies, and sociology has led me from exploring the international campaign against "female circumcision" or "female genital mutilation" to my current research on female genital self-image.