Decoding Impure Taboo around the world- She is not Impure Sachin Pandey In many parts of the world, menstruation is still treated as a taboo , cloaked in shame, silence, and exclusion. In some Indian villages, menstruating girls are forced to live on the outskirts of town. Shockingly, food touched by menstruating women is not even considered fit for animals , let alone shared with family. Menstruation: A Natural Process Seen as Impurity Although menstruation is a biological blessing , it has been distorted into a cultural curse by various communities, religions, and patriarchal systems. Deep-rooted shame, stigma, and misogyny have led to the alienation of women during their periods, making them feel impure, inferior, and isolated . Many religious practices reinforce this belief: In Judaism , menstruating women are considered "impure" and must avoid physical contact with their spouses. After the cycle, they must wait 7 days and immerse in a ritual bath (M...
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