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Research paper thumbnail of Menstrual experiences at workplaces among female employees June

PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH | Volume - 12 | Issue - 06 |June - 2023, 2023

The goal of this qualitative research study was to examine the many aspects of menstruation at wo... more The goal of this qualitative research study was to examine the many aspects of menstruation at work in India, including management of menstrual hygiene, attitudes towards periods, absenteeism, period policies, and job performance. Seven female workers, ages 21 to 30, participated in semi-structured interviews for the purpose of gathering data, which was then coded and thematically analysed. Menstrual hygiene management, menstrual attitudes at work, absenteeism, period policies, and job performance during menstruation were all found to have a substantial impact on female workers' performance at work. The findings have ramifications for organisations and governments looking to create menstrual health policies that support women's wellbeing and career progression and eventually help increase employment rates and the Indian economy.

Research paper thumbnail of "Be Who You Needed": The Sustainability of Parrying the Menstrual Stereotypes

Elementary Education Online, Vol 20 (Issue 4), 2021

Embracing the mental health issues as mainstream literature of Sustainable Development Agenda by ... more Embracing the mental health issues as mainstream literature of Sustainable Development Agenda by the United Nations General Assembly, built up the present research to study the attitudes of youngsters toward menstrual cycle and to assess the relationship between the action of 'breaking menstrual taboos' and the 'guilt experience' among women in India. The data collection was done as a semi-structured Interview within the realm of purposive sampling, and Thematic Analysis was used as the core research design. It was found that there are stereotypes associated with menstruation among youngsters which are the overt impediments to confer about the subject. The most common stereotype was, "all women go through mood swings and are grouchy during their periods." There are relatively several proscriptions that the girls are conditioned to practice from the onset of their puberty. The two most commonly practiced taboos include, 'not going to temples' and 'not entering the kitchen'. Failure to follow these, or even the thought of breaking such menstrual taboos, may lead to guilt and vacillation. The present study explored an array of stereotypical beliefs of men and women considering menstruation and discussed the mental health challenges associated with the same. The idea of sustainability is incomplete without achieving overall well-being, and the present study shall create awareness about the ongoing concerns of women in the country.

Research paper thumbnail of Menstrual experiences at workplaces among female employees June

PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH | Volume - 12 | Issue - 06 |June - 2023, 2023

The goal of this qualitative research study was to examine the many aspects of menstruation at wo... more The goal of this qualitative research study was to examine the many aspects of menstruation at work in India, including management of menstrual hygiene, attitudes towards periods, absenteeism, period policies, and job performance. Seven female workers, ages 21 to 30, participated in semi-structured interviews for the purpose of gathering data, which was then coded and thematically analysed. Menstrual hygiene management, menstrual attitudes at work, absenteeism, period policies, and job performance during menstruation were all found to have a substantial impact on female workers' performance at work. The findings have ramifications for organisations and governments looking to create menstrual health policies that support women's wellbeing and career progression and eventually help increase employment rates and the Indian economy.

Research paper thumbnail of "Be Who You Needed": The Sustainability of Parrying the Menstrual Stereotypes

Elementary Education Online, Vol 20 (Issue 4), 2021

Embracing the mental health issues as mainstream literature of Sustainable Development Agenda by ... more Embracing the mental health issues as mainstream literature of Sustainable Development Agenda by the United Nations General Assembly, built up the present research to study the attitudes of youngsters toward menstrual cycle and to assess the relationship between the action of 'breaking menstrual taboos' and the 'guilt experience' among women in India. The data collection was done as a semi-structured Interview within the realm of purposive sampling, and Thematic Analysis was used as the core research design. It was found that there are stereotypes associated with menstruation among youngsters which are the overt impediments to confer about the subject. The most common stereotype was, "all women go through mood swings and are grouchy during their periods." There are relatively several proscriptions that the girls are conditioned to practice from the onset of their puberty. The two most commonly practiced taboos include, 'not going to temples' and 'not entering the kitchen'. Failure to follow these, or even the thought of breaking such menstrual taboos, may lead to guilt and vacillation. The present study explored an array of stereotypical beliefs of men and women considering menstruation and discussed the mental health challenges associated with the same. The idea of sustainability is incomplete without achieving overall well-being, and the present study shall create awareness about the ongoing concerns of women in the country.

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