UNDERSTANDING SOCIO-CULTRAL CONTEXT OF MENSTRUAL MYTH AND MENSTRUAL POVERTY

WHAT IS MENSTRUATION? The onset of menstruation (periods) is a natural physiological change in girls’ life. It is defined as the beginning of uterine bleeding. The inner lining of the uterus is controlled by the hormones produced by the glands located in the brain. However, girls do not mature physically at this stage. Various aspects …

POEMS ON MENSTRUATION

THE TALE OF AN EMIRShe sank in the ground, the valorous emir For she had just fought a war Victor or no, still stands unclearOblivious to pain, that came in galoreHer thatched hut dripped just like herWater or blood, no difference at allCigar burnt hands, vision a blurHer back cut by leather, stinking of alcoholThe …

Menstrual Euphemisms

After our previous conversations with girls and teachers, we found out that most of the individuals resorted to using words like "down", "girl’s problem", "monthlies", etc. to convey that they are menstruating. These words are referred to as EUPHEMISMS. These euphemisms are the very reason why periods are still talked about in whispers as they …

Teacher’s experience with students menstruating in class

After our discussion with Girls about their experience with periods in school, a major issue that was continuously brought up was having to 'convey it to the teacher'. This constituted a significant part of the school experience for most of the girls. So we decided to ask teachers to give their perspective about dealing with …

Girl’s experiences with periods in school

"It was bad, we had to hide our cramps and make up excuses to go to toilet each time to check for stains and we'd get judged for over visiting restroom. we were told to be extra special to be secretive and not let any boys know about it, if possible to stay far away …

Series on Menstruation

“History says that untouchability was abolished in India in the year 1955. But the truth is that, an advanced version of it still exists, Especially against women- IN THE FORM OF MENSTRUAL TABOO”-Lady Malitia This is why we are here. We are here to join hands and do all that we can in breaking these …

Menstrual Discourse and its Socio-Cultural dynamics that persist in the Indian Culture

About the Author September 9, 2021 Ankita Gupta Ankita Gupta is pursuing PhD. as a menstrual researcher working on Menstrual Taboos and the Politics of Language, in the Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies in the University of Delhi, and is an ICSSR Doctoral Fellow. She completed her MPhil. in Comparative Indian Literature from …

Undefined Definition of Beauty

To the not required “social media influencers” who have taken the responsibility to body shame others due to their advantage of undefined standard of beauty. Thighs, thin or thick , doesn’t define character.Face , clear or having pimples, doesn’t define nature.Waist- tiny or big , doesn’t define personalityHeight- small or big , doesn’t define values. …

Watch Yourself, the Weight will Follow.

My name is Avirat Parekh and am all of 20 years old. I must clarify this before you get reading any more that this is an absolutely true account of my journey, do take some inspiration if you would like. I was a very lanky child attributing to the crazy amount of physical activity that I was …

Trying Too Hard: All Pain No Gain

“It is kind of sad that all the good that you do now is overshadowed by the bad that you did in the past.”  A child is harmless to an adult and her mother who nurtures her.  She is the one that makes up her whole world. Its like shes the sun and her child …