Menstrual taboos in India: Why shake or break them?
Women’s menstruation is perceived differently in different parts of the world. In 19th century France, women were barred from wine making, mushroom picking, silkworm tending or sugar refining during menstrual cycles. Women in most places are, till date, barred from attending and participating in religious ceremonies, if they are menstruating. This likelihood is much higher […]