Naomi Wolf and Matt Williams 

Q&A with Naomi Wolf and Matt Williams: the pros and cons of male circumcision

Naomi Wolf and Matt Williams: A US pediatricians' group caused a stir this week with their pro-circumcision advice. Join today's discussion on the issue
  
  

Protesters against male circumcision
Protesters against male circumcision in Vancouver this month. Photograph: © Andy Clark / Reuters/REUTERS Photograph: © Andy Clark / Reuters/REUTERS

This week, Naomi addressed the controversy generated by guidelines in favour of male circumcision issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics. She also referenced the opinion article written by Guardian journalist – and father-imminently-to-be – Matt Williams, which argued strongly against the AAP's new advice.

As Naomi revealed, the AAP is not necessarily a disinterested party offering objective medical advice, but male circumcision will always be a sensitive issue in any case – because of its status as a religious rite for some, and a cultural tradition for others. Join Naomi and Matt to discuss the practice, share your experience, and if you're a parent, or plan to be, tell us what's been your choice on the issue.

The live Q&A begins at 3pm (ET; 8pm UK time) and will be open for an hour. If you have preliminary comments, please post in advance below.

 

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