Question

Some cultural practices used to treat illness produce marks on the body that can mimic abuse. Coining and cupping are two such examples. Coining is a form of dermabrasion commonly used in Southeast Asian cultures to rid the body of “bad winds” by bringing bad blood to the surface (Harris, 2010). The process of coining involves applying ointment to the skin and using a coin or spoon to firmly rub the skin until purple-colored spots and patches appear on the skin. The result is a distinct, symmetrical pattern of bruises typically on the back, shoulders, chest, temples, and forehead that resolve without residual effects. Cupping is another cultural practice used to treat illness. Cupping has been practiced by Russian, Asian, and Mexican cultures (Harris, 2010). A heated cup is applied to the skin, which creates suction on the skin, causing bruises that have been mistaken for abuse. Both of these practices leave burns or bruises on the child’s skin, but they are cultural norms. Consider these related questions: Are coining and cupping child abuse? Why or why not? When do cultural practices cross over to being abused?

Answer 1

Answer:

Child abuse: why or why not?

Explanation: 1. Cultural healing practices like coining and cupping are not child abuse because coining and cupping are the ancient healing practices, which are still being used today.

2. Coining and cupping are used to provide treatment to the children with an good intention of cure and prevent several types of diseases for benefit and welfare of child as well as society.

Answer:

When do cultural practices cross over to being abused?

Explanation: 1. Cultural practices can be consider cross over to being abused if...

a. The intention of these type cultural practices are just for making harm to child or for personal benefits.

b. The aim of these type of cultural practicies is not based on providing cure and prevention of disease to the child.

c. The purpose of these type of cultural practices is not based for the welfare of child as well as society.

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