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

  1. Definition of FGM
  2. Why FGM happens
  3. Effects of FGM

Content guidance

  • Contains conflict or violence.
  • Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does FGM stand for?
Correct answer: Female Genital Mutilation.
Forced Genital Mutilation.
Forced Girl Mutilation.
Q2.
FGM is illegal, what is the maximum prison sentence?
10 years.
12 years.
Correct answer: 14 years.
Q3.
FGM is likely to be undertaken by someone the girl knows.
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q4.
There are known medial reasons for FGM.
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q5.
Male circumcision is illegal.
Correct answer: False.
True.

5 Questions

Q1.
It is illegal to send someone abroad for FGM to take place.
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q2.
It is illegal to perform FGM and what else in the UK?
Correct answer: Help someone undertake FGM.
Report FGM.
Q3.
There are health benefits to FGM.
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q4.
What is the origin of FGM?
Correct answer: Historical - the Ancient Egyptians undertook FGM thousands of years ago.
Religion.
Tradition.
Q5.
FGM can cause infertility.
False.
Correct answer: True.