Balancing Tradition and Modernity: Examining Knowledge Transmission in Male Circumcision Practices

Luvuyo Ndawule
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Luvuyo Ndawule: University Distance Learning, North West University

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 4, 248-252

Abstract: This research explores whether traditional male circumcision imparts cultural knowledge, values, and practices that medical male circumcision might not. By comparing the experiences of initiates who underwent traditional and medical circumcision, this study seeks to understand the differences in knowledge transfer associated with each practice. Using a cultural anthropology framework, the study analyzes initiation rites as a form of cultural transmission. This framework provides a comprehensive understanding of how cultural practices and values are passed on during circumcision. A qualitative research methodology was employed, involving in-depth interviews and participant observation. The sample consisted of six initiates: three who underwent traditional circumcision in Willowvale in June 2024, and three who underwent medical circumcision around the Beacon Bay suburbs during the same period. Ethical considerations were addressed by obtaining informed consent from all participants, ensuring they understood the study’s purpose and procedures. Participant data was anonymized to maintain confidentiality, and the study adhered to ethical guidelines to protect initiates’ rights and well-being.

Date: 2025
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