Broschiertes Buch

Menstruation in Nepal

Dignity Without Danger

Herausgegeben: Parker, Sara; Standing, Kay; Subedi, Madhusudan

Beschreibung

This book examines the complexities of menstrual beliefs and practices in Nepal. Taking an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach, it explores and promotes the rights of women, girls, and people who menstruate to a dignified and healthy menstruation.

The volume

- collates current research in Nepal from local academics, early career researchers, and the Dignity Without Danger research project;

- provides a more nuanced understanding of the complex stigmas and taboos that surround menstruation;

- highlights the importance of rethinking ideas of religion, gender, menstruation, stigma and taboos, cultural practises, and discrimination;

- proposes a counter-narrative that places sociological studies at the heart of the discussion surrounding menstruation; and

- calls for more collaborative action research to strengthen the links between academia and activism across disciplines.

An authoritative contribution, the book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of gender studies, public health, sociology, human rights, South Asian studies, medical sociology, cultural studies, and social medicine, particularly for those concerned with Nepal.

Autor

Sara Parker is a Reader in Development Studies and is Principal Investigator on the British Academy Global Challenge Research Fund Sustainable Development Programme-funded project entitled Dignity Without Danger: Collaboratively Analysing Stigma and Taboos to Develop Innovative Strategies to Address Menstrual Exclusion in Nepal. Kay Standing is Professor in Gender Studies at Liverpool John Moore's University, United Kingdom. She has been involved in research on gender and education in Nepal since 2003 and has published extensively in both academic and media/online publications. Madhusudan Subedi is a Professor of Sociology and teaches medical, public health, and nursing students at Patan Academy of Health Sciences and MA and MPhil students at the Central Department of Sociology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge / Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 530g
• ISBN-13: 9781032659442
• ISBN-10: 1032659440
• Artikelnr.: 70006194

Rezensionen

"Menstruation in Nepal: Dignity without Danger, embarks on a profound journey to illuminate this essential yet often neglected aspect of women's lives. The authors bring together a rich tapestry of perspectives, combining academic insights, personal narratives, and grassroots experiences. This book reflects the complexity of the subject matter and invites readers to engage with menstruation in a way that transcends the limitations of a singular viewpoint. It urges readers to reflect on their own preconceptions, question societal norms, and actively participate in fostering an environment where menstruation is approached with dignity, respect, and understanding. It is a clarion call to policymakers, educators, and students to

collectively engage in reshaping the narrative surrounding menstruation."

Professor Bindu Pokharel, Department of Gender Studies, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

"Very few topics are so clearly divided by gender as menstruation. It is women who bear the burden of society's attitudes towards menstruation in particular and to women's bodies more generally. The contributors highlight the important influence of religion, culture, and social stratification (caste) on the issue. The editors must be congratulated on bringing together such a wide range of different collaborators. It is worth remembering that culture is hard to change. Nepal has made progress but at the same time there is still a long way to go. I strongly recommend Menstruation in Nepal Dignity without Danger to readers interested in health and development in Nepal, those interested in culture and society in South Asia, people interested in gender and social change and others with related interests. However, I recommend this excellent volume even stronger to men in Nepal, fathers, husbands, partners, and sons, to help them gain insight into the trials and tribulations that accompany people who menstruate in their daily lives."

Professor Edwin van Teijlingen, Bournemouth University, UK