Periods, Policies, and Prejudices: The Debate on Menstrual Leave in India – Nalini Bhattar
On 9th October, 2025 Karnataka cabinet approved a policy on menstruation. Under this policy, women employees across the sectors would…
Men and Menstruation: An Uncanny Amalgam – Simrah Khan
Menstruation is intrinsic to nature and has existed since the beginning of time; however, shame and silence have followed it.…
The Role of Socialization in Construction of Womanhood – Beatrice Chopra
Feminists often see socialization as the overwhelming force which pushes women (and to a lesser extent men) into narrow and…
Menstruation, Pain and Silence – Ashlesha Gogoi
The human body experiences pain. According to an article published in Nature, pain happens when “neural sensors in the skin,…