title: Culture shock.
abstract: Parasathi Teare argues that attempts to eradicate female circumcision are misguided. Instead, we should demand effective medical care for women in developing countries.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Teare
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000208:ethnology*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D016746:Transcultural Nursing; D016387:Women's Health