Menarche in Sub-Saharan Africa: : Between Taboo, State Policy, and the Cultural Construction of Femininity.
This article analyzes menarche in Sub-Saharan Africa as both a biological and cultural event with deep social and gender implications. It explores the rituals and practices associated with the onset of menstruation, as well as the challenges faced by girls due to menstrual taboos, misinformation, an...
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Universidad Nacional de Rosario
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://claroscuro.unr.edu.ar/index.php/revista/article/view/165 |
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| Sumario: | This article analyzes menarche in Sub-Saharan Africa as both a biological and cultural event with deep social and gender implications. It explores the rituals and practices associated with the onset of menstruation, as well as the challenges faced by girls due to menstrual taboos, misinformation, and lack of access to hygiene products. Drawing on case studies from Malawi, Kenya and Sudan, the paper examines how rites of passage can serve as mechanisms for social integration or sources of exclusion. Furthermore, it reflects on the role of public policies, human rights frameworks, and ecofeminist movements in advocating for dignified menstruation, free from stigma and in conditions of equity. The study suggests that redefining menarche could contribute to building substantive gender equity and empowering girls in the region. |
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