Sustainable menstrual products

The challenges ahead

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12499088
AutoresPrerna Ahuja (0000-0002-5757-1862, University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India, autor correspondente), Navjit Singh (0000-0003-1934-8616, University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India)
Ano2022
Volume28
Fascículo3
Páginas397-411
Data de publicação2022-07-03
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoAsian Journal of Women s Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1225-9276 • E-ISSN: 2377-004X
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/12259276.2022.2098896
OpenAlexW4285795595
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas35

Taboos regarding menstruation in society have greatly influenced the lives of women. Women and the environment are also affected by the commercialization of menstrual products by the corporate giants that sell these. This exploratory study was undertaken through in-depth interviews to identify the challenges women face while menstruating. It was broadly seen that women were inclined to use traditional or older menstrual products they were used to. Some reasons for the gaps in the awareness and knowledge regarding what have been called sustainable menstrual products (SMPs) have also been identified to represent the themes of Self-concept, Pre-conceived notions, Accessibility, Routines, and Knowledge. We note here that if such gaps in information are addressed, awareness and knowledge about SMPs would increase and lead towards their adoption. Further, we seek to provide future directions for researchers to study some novel menstrual products that are considered sustainable

Business · Commercialization · Face (sociological concept · Menstruation · Social science · Sociology · Sustainability · Sustainable society · Medicine · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Psychology · Marketing