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Bees have played an important role throughout human history; from cultural traditions to medicine, bees have been interwoven into our society. They have also been scientifically studied for thousands of years as they play integral roles in both our agricultural systems and natur…

This PhD project is comprised of two parts, each of which is intended to stand alone. Though each piece was conceived and written separately, they do stem from a similar desire: to speak to the practice of khatna (a form of female genital cutting) among the Dawoodi Bohra communi…