'Female genital mutilation' in Europe: Public discourse versus empirical evidence

- There is a discrepancy between public discourse and empirical evidence regarding 'female genital mutilation' in Europe.
- Framing FGM as a widespread social problem in Europe creates myths about activities among immigrant communities.
- An analysis of court cases in Europe shows that the typical European case is FGM performed in Africa.
- Public discourse regarding FGM needs to be challenged in multicultural democracies under the rule of law.