Aino Koskenniemi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6522019 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aino Koskenniemi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aino |
| FAMILY NAME | Koskenniemi |
| SIGNATURE | KOSKENNIEMI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Helsinki |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0788-5342 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
“ This data is really sensitive ” – the making of non-commercial menstruapps as productive resistance within Femtech
Extremely Private and Incredibly Public – Free Menstrual Products and the “Problem” of Menstruation in the Finnish Public Discourse
In December 2021, the Helsinki City Council decided to experiment the distribution of free menstrual products in schools and educational institutions. The act follows similar decisions internationally aiming to decrease inequality and destigmatize menstruation. This article draws on poststructuralist policy analysis to examine the construction of menstruation in the Helsinki city decision and the public debates on the policy proposal. The researc…
Say no to shame, waste, inequality—and leaks! Menstrual activism in the market for alternative period products
For decades, advertisements for mainstream menstrual products have been criticised for upholding harmful menstrual taboos. Meanwhile, the range of alternative products has increased, and menstrual cups, discs, underwear, and cloth pads have become more easily available. This article examines how online promotional materials of alternative products relate to the menstrual taboo and other concerns raised by menstrual activists. Based on thematic an…
Deviant consumption meets consumption-as-usual
In the past decades, numerous disciplines have investigated so-called ethical and alternative forms of consumption. This has led to confusion about what terms to use and how to interpret the multiple ways in which people act within and upon the market. This article presents the first comprehensive review of the main concepts used in these discussions. Then, drawing on critical theory, in particular on Marcuse and Horkheimer, the article argues th…
Say no to shame, waste, inequality—and leaks! Menstrual activism in the market for alternative period products
For decades, advertisements for mainstream menstrual products have been criticised for upholding harmful menstrual taboos. Meanwhile, the range of alternative products has increased, and menstrual cups, discs, underwear, and cloth pads have become more easily available. This article examines how online promotional materials of alternative products relate to the menstrual taboo and other concerns raised by menstrual activists. Based on thematic an…
Deviant consumption meets consumption-as-usual
In the past decades, numerous disciplines have investigated so-called ethical and alternative forms of consumption. This has led to confusion about what terms to use and how to interpret the multiple ways in which people act within and upon the market. This article presents the first comprehensive review of the main concepts used in these discussions. Then, drawing on critical theory, in particular on Marcuse and Horkheimer, the article argues th…
Extremely Private and Incredibly Public – Free Menstrual Products and the “Problem” of Menstruation in the Finnish Public Discourse
In December 2021, the Helsinki City Council decided to experiment the distribution of free menstrual products in schools and educational institutions. The act follows similar decisions internationally aiming to decrease inequality and destigmatize menstruation. This article draws on poststructuralist policy analysis to examine the construction of menstruation in the Helsinki city decision and the public debates on the policy proposal. The researc…
Deviant consumption meets consumption-as-usual
In the past decades, numerous disciplines have investigated so-called ethical and alternative forms of consumption. This has led to confusion about what terms to use and how to interpret the multiple ways in which people act within and upon the market. This article presents the first comprehensive review of the main concepts used in these discussions. Then, drawing on critical theory, in particular on Marcuse and Horkheimer, the article argues th…
Say no to shame, waste, inequality—and leaks! Menstrual activism in the market for alternative period products
For decades, advertisements for mainstream menstrual products have been criticised for upholding harmful menstrual taboos. Meanwhile, the range of alternative products has increased, and menstrual cups, discs, underwear, and cloth pads have become more easily available. This article examines how online promotional materials of alternative products relate to the menstrual taboo and other concerns raised by menstrual activists. Based on thematic an…
Extremely Private and Incredibly Public – Free Menstrual Products and the “Problem” of Menstruation in the Finnish Public Discourse
In December 2021, the Helsinki City Council decided to experiment the distribution of free menstrual products in schools and educational institutions. The act follows similar decisions internationally aiming to decrease inequality and destigmatize menstruation. This article draws on poststructuralist policy analysis to examine the construction of menstruation in the Helsinki city decision and the public debates on the policy proposal. The researc…
“ This data is really sensitive ” – the making of non-commercial menstruapps as productive resistance within Femtech
Political science (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Gender, Feminism, and Media (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Menstrual Health and Disorders (2 works) · Menstruation (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works)