In this paper I analyze the phenomenon of normalizing and tabooing menstrual pain as an example of epistemic injustice. I refer to both types of epistemic injustice distinguished by Miranda Fricker: t...

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Menstrual Myth Busting by Sally King interrogates the diagnostic label of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to expose sexist assumptions within medical research and practice. Introducing the book below, she challenges the concept of the "hormonal" premenstrual woman, arguing it's time we eradicate these harmful stereotypes that remain prevalent in medical and popular discourse. Menstrual Myth Busting: Menstrual Myth Busting by Sally King interrogates the diagnostic label of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to expose sexist assumptions within medical research and practice.

Cambridge Core - Environmental Policy, Economics and Law - Public Engagement with Science

Abstract. Over the last two decades, menstrual health and hygiene have become increasingly common on the global health agenda. While governments and intern