von Franck Ramus:
The cutting of the foreskin of boys is an ancient practice widespread in many cultures. It affects the physical integrity of children and is also regularly contested. An article published in July in The American Journal of Bioethics , written by philosopher Brian Earp and co-signed by more than 150 researchers and professionals, provides new ethical arguments against circumcision when it is not justified by medical necessity.
If one is against genital mutilation on girls and intersex children, then consistency should lead to being against circumcision in boys as well. Not to be would be sexist discrimination. The right of boys to their physical integrity is as valid as that of girls and intersex children.
Franck Ramus is a research director (CNRS), he works at the Laboratory of Cognitive and Psycholinguistic Sciences (ENS), and is also a member of the Scientific Council of National Education.
Frz. Original:
https://www.lexpress.fr/sciences-sante…NPDCF55CKKNRPQ/