Cecilia Frascaroli
Cecilia's PhD project title is 'The ethics of genital interventions: how to protect the autonomy and bodily integrity of children' Read more about Cecilia's research.
Project description
My research project examines genital surgery on non-consenting minors: intersex surgery, male circumcision and female genital mutilation (FGM). I will investigate the legal and moral distinction made by Western societies that denounces FGM as mutilation, while legitimising the other two.
I will analyse how these practices are performed in the name of social norms of sex and gender. Following a conceptual study, an analysis of medical and legal documents, and semi-structured interviews, the research will develop an ethical protection framework based on sexual and gender equality and consent, combating an objectifying view of the body.
About Cecilia
I’m an ESRC NINE DTP funded PHD student in Politics. I have completed the master’s degree in “Philosophy of the Contemporary World” at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan (Italy).
Research interests
I am interested in Gender Studies, Bioethics, Political Theory, Political and moral philosophy.
Personal interests
Outside of academia I enjoy reading, hiking and going to the gym.
Academic Qualifications, Organisational Membership and Achievements
Qualifications
- MA in Philosophy of the Contemporary World, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University 2020-2023.
- BA in Philosophy, University of Padua 2017-2020
Contact and further information
E-mail: c.frascaroli2@ncl.ac.uk