In a society where the light of education is less, the more girls are exploited and oppressed in the name of rituals and customs. Although different societies treat women differently, in history and even in the present time, women have been selected and given prominence in many societies in terms of rituals and customs. However, in most cases, women are the victims of relentless oppression and suffering. Here are some extremely strange rituals that are painful for any woman but these barbaric practices are going on.
1. Gnash your teeth
Mentawine girls on the island of Sumatra have to go through one of the most common but painful exercises. Local sorcerers or hammer poets use special blades to sharpen their teeth. The young girl is not using any medication to reduce her pain at this time. The question is why this is done? To make the girl's look more attractive. Girls don't have to go through so many weird ways to attract men.
2. Spitting on the bride
How is it that you are blessed with spit during your marriage? The Kenyan masai spit on the girl's head and chest as they bid her farewell. Besides, it is forbidden to look behind the daughter while going to the husband's house. Their idea is that the girl may turn to stone.
3. The method of partial or complete removal of the clitoris
In Uganda, Sabini girls have to undergo femininity tests through genital mutilation. According to them, if the girl can survive or endure the test, she has proved herself strong enough to endure every obstacle for the rest of her life. The girl passed the test (!) When the clitoris was partially cut or completely removed. It does however have a high probability of infection and death. This practice ensures that the girl is faithful to her husband, and that she will keep herself away from illicit (!) Sex.
4. In Nigeria, it is customary to burn girls
However, in some parts of Cameroon and Nigeria, girls are burned to death during adolescence with stones, hammers, or hot coals. So that the tissue is damaged and development no longer occurs. It will not catch the eye of men and can be saved from rape. You may feel sad but knowing one more reason will increase your sadness several times. In many cases the mother of the girl herself applies this custom on the girl so that the girl does not feel growing up, and can save her from premature marriage and make her study for some more time.
5. Eating the placenta of the newborn
Medicinal properties of placenta were first published in China in the 1500s. Pregnant girls in China are fed placenta. According to them, the placenta maintains hormonal balance, helps in postpartum recovery, reduces bleeding and starts breast enlargement and increases milk production. I googled it and saw that Kardashian had eaten the placenta. Let the reader check whether this style is good or bad?
6. Crying before marriage
There is a strange custom in Sichuan Province of China. The bride has to cry every day for a month before the wedding. If she doesn't, the girl's mother will beat her and make her cry. What if your mother did the same thing to you?
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