Year 11
What is FGM (Female Genital Mutilation)?
This lesson will focus on female genital mutilation, what it is and why it happens. This lesson includes some physical activity and covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
Year 11
What is FGM (Female Genital Mutilation)?
This lesson will focus on female genital mutilation, what it is and why it happens. This lesson includes some physical activity and covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Definition of FGM
- Why FGM happens
- Effects of FGM
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
- Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does FGM stand for?
Forced Genital Mutilation.
Forced Girl Mutilation.
Q2.
FGM is illegal, what is the maximum prison sentence?
10 years.
12 years.
Q3.
FGM is likely to be undertaken by someone the girl knows.
False.
Q4.
There are known medial reasons for FGM.
True.
Q5.
Male circumcision is illegal.
True.
5 Questions
Q1.
It is illegal to send someone abroad for FGM to take place.
False.
Q2.
It is illegal to perform FGM and what else in the UK?
Report FGM.
Q3.
There are health benefits to FGM.
True.
Q4.
What is the origin of FGM?
Religion.
Tradition.
Q5.
FGM can cause infertility.
False.