Across Quote by Arunachalam Muruganantham
“The taboo regarding menstruation exists across the world, even among the educated.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary “The True Cost of Menstruation”, 2018
Cultural taboos around menstruation persist worldwide, even among educated, limiting health and dignity.
In simple terms: Menstruation taboos are widespread and affect everyone.
Key Takeaway
Challenge and change menstrual stigma.
Themes
gender equality
health
cultural taboos
education
Mood
hopeful
determined
empathetic
Type
social
educational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- public health campaigns
- community workshops
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
public health
social norms
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical steps can reduce menstrual stigma?
- How can education alter entrenched cultural taboos?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted beliefs is slow and may face resistance.
