Resource Type: Films
Female Circumcision
A sequence from Channel 4 chat show ‘Shariah TV’ reveals varying opinions on whether female circumcision is Islamic and whether it should be practiced. There are theories as to why it was introduced in early Arab communities but has it now continued because of culture, or religion?
Escaping The Death Penalty – An ex-convict who faced capital punishment for murder talks about how he escaped execution in the USA. He believes that the death sentence is an expensive solution to crime and even harmful to society. His views are supported by a death penalty expert who favours life imprisonment for the most dangerous criminals.