Biblioteca Digital de VanguardiaMenstruation as a cultural phenomena: rooted beliefs and contemporary changes
The biological phenomenon of menstruation is inextricably linked to diverse cultural representations, which can vary between positive and negative. This article explores the diverse cultural manifestations of menstruation and analyzes its deep implications in women’s lives, from stigmatization to ce...
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Centro de Publicaciones Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | http://cuadernosdeantropologia-puce.edu.ec/index.php/antropologia/article/view/318 |
| Sumario: | The biological phenomenon of menstruation is inextricably linked to diverse cultural representations, which can vary between positive and negative. This article explores the diverse cultural manifestations of menstruation and analyzes its deep implications in women’s lives, from stigmatization to celebration. Through a theoretical frame based on the dialogue of some authors who have researched the topic from biological and cultural views, we analyze how popular beliefs and the influence of diverse social actors, as the impact of social media, haveshaped the evolution of menstruation’s perspectives. |
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