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STIGMATIZED MENSTRUATION IN THE ERA OF MODERNITY: A SOCIOLOGICAL INQUIRY

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Palak Chauhan1*, Aswathy V K
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5a.010

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This paper argued that women experience social stigma as a result of menstruation even in the 21st century. Any stain or blemish that makes a person's body or character flawed is referred to as a stigma. This stigma is spread by popular culture's potent socialisation agents, such as ads and educational materials. This study considers cultural beliefs and practices related to menstruation Researchers show that the stigmatised status of menstruation has significant negative effects on girls' and women's health, sexuality, and overall wellbeing in our evaluation. The shame associated with menstruation, according to this essay, both reflects and contributes to women's inferior standing in society. This piece investigates several myths and misconceptions that are part of Himachal Pradesh’s culture. Apart from this study throw some light on various practices, rituals associated with the above mentioned, very crucial phases of the women’s life. It seeks to learn about the existing social and cultural traditions around menstruation, as well as the behavioural changes that female have to face after scenario in Himachal Pradesh. The current paper is a summary of information accessible on menstruation taboos and numerous activities associated with them. It looks into the nature and content of the cultural attitudes that exist now regarding gender relations. The study is based on a qualitative reseaech

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