Leblouh
Sign in to saveLeblouh () is the practice of force-feeding girls from as young as five to nineteen, in countries where obesity was traditionally regarded as desirable.LaFRANIERE, SHARON. In Mauritania, Seeking to End an Overfed Ideal , The New York Times, published on July 4, 2007. Accessed on June 30, 2011.
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- Leblouh in Mauritania
- Origins of leblouh and revival
- Attitudes towards leblouh in Mauritania and abroad
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Leblouh () is the practice of force-feeding girls from as young as five to nineteen, in countries where obesity was traditionally regarded as desirable. Especially prevalent in rural areas and having its roots in Tuareg tradition, leblouh is practiced to increase chances of marriage in a society where high body volume used to be a sign of wealth.
The practice occurs in several African countries, such as Mauritania, Niger, Uganda, Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. It used to be widespread across most of the Arab world as well.