Essays about: "Chhaupadi"

Found 2 essays containing the word Chhaupadi.

  1. 1. The challenges to women's empowerment within the context of menstrual seclusion : A minor field study in Nepal

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Emma Persson; Nancy Radjabi; [2022]
    Keywords : Empowerment; Citizenship; Menstrual seclusion; Chhaupadi; Feminist theory; Nepal;

    Abstract : This research paper examines how an empowerment perspective can provide insight into women’s citizenship in the context of menstrual seclusion. Within the field of development, the goal of many civil society actors is to empower women through their intervention efforts. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Period in Isolation: Measuring the Prevalence Rate of Chhaupadi using the List Experiment in Nepal

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Alina Ojha; Athina Swahn; [2019]
    Keywords : List experiment; Chhaupadi; Menstrual taboo; Social desirability bias; Harmful tradition;

    Abstract : Harmful traditional practices play an important role in development as they not only oppress people, but also inhibit economic wealth, health, and social progress. Chhaupadi is a practice prevalent in the Far and Mid--Western Nepal that forces women out of their houses to live in huts during their menstrual period. READ MORE