“Chhaupadi Pratha” - An Immoral Practice During Menstruation Chhaupadi is a combination of two local words “Chhau” and “Padi” used in the Raute dialect of Achham district in the far western part of Nepal. “Chhau” means menstruation and “Padi” means a woman likewise “Pratha” means practice (Raul & Tandon‚ 2011). Chhaupadi practice is one of the taboos concerning menstruation in Hindu tradition that relates to secretions associated with menstruation and childbirth (Desslierres‚ 2013). This practice
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For women‚ menstruation is an inevitable part of life. It is something that is experienced on a monthly basis‚ and is a sign that reproductive system is functioning normally. Despite being a sigh of health‚ menstruation has been given very negative connotations. Menstruation is surrounded by shame that causes a reluctance to discuss the issue‚ leading to an innumerable amount of consequences. In this research paper‚ five main points will be discussed to prove and demonstrate the shame that women
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it is clear that there is no favoritism towards a specific gender; the Quran displays equality throughout its revelation and misinterpretations are what make the religion seem patriarchal‚ such is seen with the topic of menstruation. This paper specifically analyzes how menstruation is dealt with in the Quran‚ and how different commentators from different time frames interpret verse 222 from surah Al Baqarah. It looks at the way women are degraded because of a disillusioned patriarchy being read into
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Menstrual Disorders. Neuroendocrine Syndromes in Gynecology Menstrual Disorders Menstruation disorders are a common problem during adolescence. These disorders may cause significant anxiety for patients and their families. Physical and psychological factors contribute to the problem. In order to treat menstruation disorders‚ becoming familiar with the normal menstrual cycle is important. The Menstrual Cycle The menstrual cycle is regulated by the complex surge and fluctuations in many different
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one another. In order to stand out from “other girls‚” women feel the need to criticize feminine traits and the women that comply with these characteristics. Debra Merskin reflects this sentiment by questioning the need to conceal and suppress menstruation. She expresses that “girls are responsible for hiding
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In Liza Neal’s words “Having your period makes you apart of the club. It may not be the club you wanted to join‚ but hey‚ a club is a club.” Menstruation is a significant stage of puberty. Though it may be considered inconvenient and embarrassing‚ it is one of the various physical signs that a girl is taking on into becoming a woman. It can be confusing‚ just like the other changes that occur with puberty. There are some girls that can’t wait to start their periods. However‚ others may feel intimidated
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There are many symbols and rituals in Stephen King’s books‚ especially in Carrie. The main and most important symbols in the book is religion and blood. The main and most important rituals in the book are the prom night and the menstruation. Carrie is written in a third person perspective. Religious symbols are used in many different books as a symbol for horrors‚ suffering‚ sacrifice and as a battle against sin. Religion in Carrie is mainly used as a symbol for her mother’s Margaret extreme faith
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numerous symbols that represent sex or sexuality and Sleeping Beauty is one great example. The curse that the thirteenth fairy gave her could represent menstruation when turning 15 years of age. The dark room on top of the tower could represent the curiosity of women hood and sexuality. The spindle when she pricks her finger could also relate to menstruation and losing her virginity. Lastly the hedge of thorns that only turn to flowers when the right guy comes along to marry could represent that sex should
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Feeling energetic‚ happy‚ upbeat and even-tempered is what goes on for three weeks out of every month‚ and then‚ suddenly‚ it happens. A week‚ right before your menstruation begins‚ the changes occur. Your mood swings change from one day being even-tempered to frustration‚ irritability to down right anger‚ and many times even depression. Your breasts become tender to the touch‚ and your ankles‚ feet‚ hands and stomach swell so much that your clothes become too fit‚ snug‚ and tight that it’s uncomfortable
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Overt menstruation occurs primarily in humans and close evolutionary relatives such as chimpanzees. The females of other species of placental mammal have estrous cycles‚ in which the endometrium is completely reabsorbed by the animal (covert menstruation) at the end of its reproductive cycle. The menstrual cycle is under the control of the hormone system and is necessary for reproduction. Menstrual cycles are counted from the first day of menstrual flow‚ because the onset of menstruation corresponds
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