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Title: Shukria wants to be a man after 25 years of girl’s life
Post by: Shana A on February 15, 2010, 07:17:34 AM
Post by: Shana A on February 15, 2010, 07:17:34 AM
Shukria wants to be a man after 25 years of girl's life
By WALTER MENYA Posted Sunday, February 14 2010 at 22:33
http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/862002/-/vqj44c/-/index.html (http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/862002/-/vqj44c/-/index.html)
At his birth 25 years ago, Shukria Abdi Issak had a genital abnormality known as undescended testicles or cryptorchidism – a condition in which the testes are missing or they may be felt as lumps in the groin. His parents in a state of panic, lack of information and scanty healthcare facilities, decided to 'turn' him into a girl. They feared they would ruin the marriage prospects of a healthy child if discovered and bring shame to the family.
'He' was dressed in female attire, including the hijab, a headscarf for Muslim women all his life. Shukria performed chores meant for the Garre woman, sat and was taught all a woman needs to know. As a strict Muslim adherent, Shukria was also not allowed to mingle freely with the boys though he confessed that he always wanted to join them in their games and chores.
By WALTER MENYA Posted Sunday, February 14 2010 at 22:33
http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/862002/-/vqj44c/-/index.html (http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/862002/-/vqj44c/-/index.html)
At his birth 25 years ago, Shukria Abdi Issak had a genital abnormality known as undescended testicles or cryptorchidism – a condition in which the testes are missing or they may be felt as lumps in the groin. His parents in a state of panic, lack of information and scanty healthcare facilities, decided to 'turn' him into a girl. They feared they would ruin the marriage prospects of a healthy child if discovered and bring shame to the family.
'He' was dressed in female attire, including the hijab, a headscarf for Muslim women all his life. Shukria performed chores meant for the Garre woman, sat and was taught all a woman needs to know. As a strict Muslim adherent, Shukria was also not allowed to mingle freely with the boys though he confessed that he always wanted to join them in their games and chores.