Complexities of Menstruation in Kathmandu, Nepal
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21741038 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Srijana Karki (0000-0001-7679-5522, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 62-63 |
| Publication date | 2021-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Contexts (BOOK_SERIES) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1536-5042 • E-ISSN: 1537-6052 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1536504221997872 |
| OpenAlex | W3135536990 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
To understand women’s experiences with menstrual practices, the author spoke with seventy-one women in Kathmandu, Nepal, the place where she grew up. Based on interview responses, a clear spectrum exists with four specific types: 1. Adherents who strictly follow menstrual practices. 2. Aspirants who would like to practice, if another family member shouldered responsibility. 3. Negotiators, who engage or defy practices when beneficial to them. 4. Opponents, who openly oppose practices, following rarely
Menstruation · Political science · Public relations · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Gender Studies · Medicine · Menstrual Health and Disorders
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |