Traditions in Transition - Female Genital Cutting

Capability Level: Emerging; Evolving

This course comprises:

• An introduction to the topic that explains what female genital cutting is, why it is done, where it happens and the consequences for women and girls
• The documentary Traditions in Transition where women of African origin speak openly and directly about the topic
• A recording of a discussion forum that took place at RMIT
• Recommended further reading

AASW Credentials: Mental Health; Clinical

Presenter

Susie Costello is now a retired Professor of Social Work, from Australian College of Applied Psychology in Melbourne.

Susie conducted her Ph.D. research whilst living on the Thai Burma border where, in consultation with refugees from Burma, she developed and taught the current social work curriculum for health and community workers at the Mae Tao Clinic. She then worked as a consultant with UNICEF Child Protection Yangon, the Department of Social Welfare, and the University of Yangon to develop a Graduate Diploma in Social Work in Myanmar and the beginning of a Child Protection system.

In her previous role as Associate Professor at RMIT University, Susie led student study tours to the Thai Burma border, and to Myanmar in partnership with Action Aid Myanmar. The visit combined her research exploring the development of social work in Myanmar.