Isha Gahalyan, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law
ABSTRACT:
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution upholds the ideals of equality in status and opportunity for all citizens. However, despite more than seven decades of independence, we continue to witness the unequal treatment of women, particularly in rural areas. Women endure significant hardships in their lives. While there is a desire among many individuals to empower women in Indian society, there is a paradoxical reluctance to abandon irrational and outdated customs, faith, and beliefs that are detrimental to society, acting as a cancerous influence. Empowering women is not limited to addressing their educational, economic, and poverty-related challenges. It is equally essential to liberate them from the age-old web of myths and taboos that have ensnared them since the dawn of humanity. This paper critically examines the prevalent menstruation- related myths in India, shedding light on their far-reaching consequences on women's lives. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues at the primary care level, considering the profound impact they have on the well-being of women.
Keywords: Menstruation, Article 14 and 15, Rajaswala Dosha, Brahmahatya dosha, Hindu culture, Ashtamangala Devaprashnam, Menstrual huts, Chaupadi, Euphemisms, Advertisement, Taxes,
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