GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Given the effects that cultural attitudes about menstruation have on women, there is need to follow a strategic approach in combating these. Discuss.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

AttitudeSocial Influence and PersuasionHuman Values

Syllabus: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

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The toppers’ answers

Akshat JainAIR 2 · CSE 2018 · 35 wordsTheir whole copy

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Menstruation is a natural act of the female body, over which she has no control. It is thus surprising that our culture has always treated it as an unhealthy and polluting act.

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Strategic Approach

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Social → Awareness generation → Behavioural change drives by use of media → Health awareness camps → Use of female and male role models
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Legal → Protection of women from unethical and unhealthy practices → Punishing those who threaten women safety due to such attitudes Economic → Providing safety sanitary pads at affordable rates → Schemes having financial incentives to promote healthy attitudes

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