Q.1 Menstruation has always been surrounded by taboos and myths that exclude women from many aspects of socio-cultural life. Discuss in the context of India. Also, suggest some steps to combat these taboos and myths. (10 Marks)

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  • Introduce the answer by highlighting the taboos and myths associated with menstruation.
  • Discuss how it excludes women from many forms of socio-cultural aspects.
  • Mention some suggestions to address these taboos and myths.
  • Conclude on the basis of the above points.

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15 responses to “Q.1 Menstruation has always been surrounded by taboos and myths that exclude women from many aspects of socio-cultural life. Discuss in the context of India. Also, suggest some steps to combat these taboos and myths. (10 Marks)”

  1. Karun Kumar Takhele Avatar
    Karun Kumar Takhele

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      Karun

      Decent answer, but suggestions are missing.
      Introduction is fine, socio-cultural issues mentioned are also fine, good that you have mentioned some data.
      Further, you can mention some points such as barriers to opportunities in jobs, education (underestimation of physical/emotional capabilities), gender inequality,use of unsafe sanitary methods increase risks of infection, vulnerability to sexual abuse etc
      Further steps taken are also good, but this part can be kept short, not exclusively asked, you can use flowcharts to make it concise.
      In suggestions, mention things like raising awareness among girl child, educating males, menstrual leave policy in jobs,making available associated infrastructure in public places etc
      Conclusion is good.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

  2. chetan taneja Avatar
    chetan taneja

    please rate my answer so that i can improve my answer writing

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      Chetan

      Try to avoid writing answers like an essay, what happens is you tend to focus on one issue which occupies much space and miss out on other points making the answer look uni-dimensional. For e.g. here you have talked in detail on temple entry issue but other points are missing.
      Intro-body-conclusion format is good in most cases.
      Give a brief intro, here you can just define menstruation and mention the notion of purity-pollution attached to it.
      Next, pick subheadings from question itself and try to write points for each, here you can divide the question in 2 parts- Exclusion due to taboos attached to menstruation and Suggestions.
      In exclusion, you can mention about restriction from entering public places like temples(sabrimala example is good), kitchen. Further points can be impact on health due to unsafe sanitary practices, vulnerability to sexual abuse, early marriages, lack of opportunities in job/education due to underestimation of physical/emotional capacity leading to gender equality etc.
      Suggestions part is fine. Menstrual leave policy in jobs,making available associated infrastructure in public places etc can be written.
      Finally, give a conclusion where you can mention some initiatives taken by the govt and the need to increase further awareness.
      Keep writing. 🙂

  3. Arifa habib Avatar
    Arifa habib

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      Arifa

      The first part of the answer is like an essay, you can organise it better.
      Your understanding is good, but the answer gets preachy, try to write about the issues faced by women.

      In intro, the first 3 lines of your answe are good, after that it gets repetitive, rather mention a section on how taboo of menstruation leads to exclusion- here you can mention about exclusion from places of worship, kitchens (Sabarimala example in brief), impact on health due to unsafe sanitary practices, vulnerability to sexual abuse, early marriages, lack of opportunities in job/education due to underestimation of physical/emotional capacity leading to gender equality etc.

      Next mention suggestions, which are fine. Menstrual leave policy in jobs,making available associated infrastructure in public places etc can be added.

      Finally conclude, here you can mention about the women leaders or some initiatives taken by the govt and the need to increase further awareness.
      Try to write society answers from whatever we see in the current Indian society rather than delving too much in history and getting emotional.
      Keep writing. 🙂

  4. Siddharth Singh Avatar
    Siddharth Singh

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      Siddharth

      Presentation of your answer is good but it is lacking in content.

      In intro, first mention what is menstruation. Some taboos such as notion of purity and pollution can also be written.
      In implications, you have mentioned exclusion from public places and kitchens etc- that is one aspect. Further mention issues like impact on health due to unsafe sanitary practices, vulnerability to sexual abuse, early marriages, lack of opportunities in jobs due to underestimation of physical/emotional capacity leading to gender equality etc.
      Suggestions part is fine. Menstrual leave policy in jobs,making available associated infrastructure in public places etc can also be written.
      In conclusion, you can first mention some recent government initiatives to tackle the issue, rest is fine.

      Keep practicing. 🙂

  5. Jyoti Singh Avatar
    Jyoti Singh

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      Jyoti

      Good attempt.
      Content and presentation both are fine.
      Associated taboos part is also fine, but you have made it very long, try to make it concise, for e.g. Sabarimala example can be given in first point itself.
      Implications written are also good, you can also talk about vulnerability to sexual abuse, early marriages, lack of opportunities in jobs due to underestimation of physical/emotional capacity leading to gender equality etc.
      Way forward is good. Menstrual leave policy in jobs,making available associated infrastructure in public places etc can also be written.

      Also, a conclusion can be provided where you can mention some recent govt initiatives to tackle the issue and the need to work on it further.

      Keep practicing. 🙂

      4.5/10

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      Javed

      Please mention reference ID and post each answer in the space provided after each question.

      You have attempted decently, intro is fine, but menstruation is not unique to adolescent girls, it starts in adolescence marking the onset of puberty. You can also mention the notion of purity and pollution here.

      Taboos mentioned are fine, example of Sabarimala issue can be given. After that mention a section on implications of exclusion- impact on health due to unsafe sanitary practices, vulnerability to sexual abuse, early marriages, lack of opportunities in jobs/education due to underestimation of physical/emotional capacity leading to gender equality, undermines socio-economic advancement etc.

      Steps mentioned to combat are good. Try to provide a conclusion where you can mention some recent govt initiatives to tackle the issue and the need to work on it further.

      Keep practicing. 🙂

  6. Likhitha Patil Avatar
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    Kindly review my ans

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