Topic: women, Social empowerment
1. What do you understand by ‘Period Poverty’? Discuss the status of it in India. To what extent does our society promise ‘period dignity’? Explain. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why this question:
The Scottish Parliament passed the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill. Thus the question analyses the aspects of period poverty applied to the context of Indian society.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must discuss the concept of ‘Period Poverty’ and ‘Period dignity’ applied to the Indian context.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain what ‘Period Poverty’ is.
Body:
Define period poverty – Some circumstances make menstruation a “difficult experience” for women. These include homelessness, coercive, controlling and violent relationships and health conditions such as endometriosis. Some trans people may also experience difficulties in accessing sanitary products. Discuss the context within the Indian setup. Explain how often it is a taboo in our country leading to extreme incidences of period poverty, Comment on the lack of period dignity. Discuss the case of Scotland bill. Suggest what needs to be done in India to improvise the conditions.
Conclusion:
Conclude with policy measures already in this direction while suggesting stronger ways forward.
