Introduction: Menstruation as Structural

Inga T. Winkler

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To recognize menstruation as structural, we must tune into the very political dimensions that undergird our institutions, laws, policies, budgets, guidelines, taxation, programs, and data collection. Historically, decision-makers have paid limited attention to menstruation-either due to oversight and neglect or due to deliberate exclusion. Yet, the last decade has seen enormous developments; at various levels, menstruation is rising to the level of global awareness. This might be what most distinguishes the current state of the menstrual movement from its past. Menstruation is gaining traction. Against this background, this section offers an overview and early assessment of these developments at various levels including those driven by practitioners, policy-makers, activists, and civil society actors. It seeks to capture these trends and initiatives through a combination of practice-based and research-based chapters that bring together different perspectives, voices, and experiences. This diversity is essential to engage different types of emerging knowledge in this field and to combine practical experience with critical reflection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages469-473
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9789811506147
ISBN (Print)9789811506130
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes

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