Menstrual Restriction and Perceived Stress
Published On :
29th March 2023
Posted by : Susmita Basnet
Covered by ignorance, myth, and taboos, the menstrual restriction has had its root in many societies since eras. According to the Hindu mythologies, it is forced upon women so they are unable to perform daily work during the menstruating time mainly for five days. There is a number of restrictions like restriction on entering the temple, cooking food and eating together, touching plants, and so on. The severe form of restriction is Chaupadi. Excluding the hormonal imbalance and physical pain that women go through during such discriminatory practices, such hazardous practices have a direct effect on the mental health of those women and girls.
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Teenage Pregnancy: Curse for Girls
Published On :
29th March 2023
Posted by : Susmita Basnet
Category :
Adolescent Girls
Teenage pregnancy is one that occurs when a woman is 19 years old or younger. Adolescents are people between the ages of 10 and 19 who are figuring out their sexuality, and some young couples may start sexual relationships, which leads to many girls conceiving earlier than the right age of the pregnancy. Teen pregnancy is still a complex topic to understand. Most people do not realize that teen pregnancy can be caused by numerous factors. It is not just a result of irresponsibility.
Similarly, we all know teen pregnancy is still a stereotype worldwide, and Nepal is also not exempt from it. People start staring, pointing, whispering, and asking rude,.....
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Menstrual discrimination in the woman's life cycle
Published On :
22nd March 2023
Posted by : Shristi Khadka
Category :
Gender and advocacy
Women's bodies are remarkable mechanisms capable of incredible accomplishments, especially when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth. While childbirth is often celebrated as a significant achievement, a woman's life is more than just her ability to reproduce. The menstrual cycle is a crucial part of a woman's reproductive journey, but cultural norms and expectations often restrict her overall development. Unfortunately, Nepal is a country where horrendous human rights violations occur, and even discussing menstruation or women's rights is taboo. In the present day, Nepal needs to adopt an approach that respects menstruation. We need to recognize how.....
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