Conducting imposed virginity testing
Full-Text Paper (PDF): Virginity testing: a systematic review. Background So- called virginity testing, also referred to as hymen, two-finger, or per vaginal examination, is the inspection of the female genitalia to assess if the examinee has had or has been habituated .. validity measures how well the study was conducted.
UN: WHO Condemns ‘Virginity Tests’ | Human Rights Watch
1 Dec The handbook emphasizes respect for a woman's rights and comfort, and makes clear that any physical exam should be conducted only with informed consent and focused on determining the nature of medical care required. It concludes that the invasive and degrading “virginity test” or the “two-finger' test”.
UN: WHO Condemns ‘Virginity Tests’
Description:Received Oct 20; Accepted Apr Evidence was summarized and assessed via a predesigned data abstraction form. The use of virginity testing has been documented in several other countries. This unacceptable procedure may be performed two or three times on the same woman because of bureaucratic policies or mistakes, and is sometimes also imposed on women accused of other crimes such as robbery and assault. Thus they need the so-called virginity test and they defend it fiercely. He's obviously the boss over all of these government agencies. There is a widespread belief that a woman who is sexually untouched has a tight vaginal opening because of the intact hymen and that a man can discern that during intercourse.
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