It is the blood that's shed, which she's made to feel guilty about, it is the blood that's shed, she's made to feel pity about!
The blood which breeds us is the blood a woman is made to feel bad about. Had it not been for her, none of us would've existed.
Blood that seeps
Blood that reaps
Subjected to patriarchy
Born out of misogyny
Menses are still a road, untouched and unexplored!
Recently, a 12-year-old girl was beaten to death and tortured, when she had her first period, because her uneducated brother confused it for her, having sexual relations with someone.
Such news, when flashed in the eyes, not only makes us feel bad about the victim but also questions humanity. Where are we heading and what is the future of humankind?
Are these the reasons our mothers bear the pain to give birth to us and are these the reasons she experiences those traumas?
Menstrual blood is the only blood that isn't a result of any violence, yet the taboo around it might make a female feel subjected and subjugated.
Why is it that menstruation is looked down upon?
A woman is made to feel ashamed, because of the social stigma, and gender bias, which portrays menstruation in the dark light making it seem dirty, unclean, and inhuman.
Gender bias and the prolonged subjugation of women prevalent for ages, have made menstruation seem evil!
Wrongly advertising it, talking about it, without actually talking about it and misinformation or no information are what follows!
Women in our country are not fully aware of it and when it comes to men, the situation is disheartening and heart-wrenching. We might have reached Mars but if these topics aren't discussed, and informed adequately about, then technological or any sort of advancement would be good for nothing!
What can we do as responsible educated humans to unstereotype this?
Avoid running and start facing: Do not feel ashamed about talking about such topics, because it is the most natural thing, just like eating, digesting, and breathing. The most uncomfortable talks lead to the most comfortable situations.
Be a spreader and not a shredder:
Spread the right information with actual confirmation and attend and make people around you aware of it.
Education is a must, as only when you're then can you empower!
Empathise:
A woman would experience so much pain, much more than you and I can imagine.
Make your gestures empathizing, and do not make them feel pity about their situation.
We see a ray of hope when we hear corporations granting menstrual leaves, school organizing camps, and the internet acting as a bridge to build confidence amidst positivity and hope.
There's a long way to go, even today.
We might have developed, but this sphere of menstruation and female health awareness still lacks the recognition and knowledge it requires. There's a road unexplored that lies ahead of us, but empathy, positive actions, education, and destigmatizing the patriarchal norms and brewing misogynistic beliefs will surely be the sun, which will fade the darkness which prevails today!
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