Sally Dammery
First Blood (Cultural Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781925377040
- author:
- Sally Dammery
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Monash University Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.5 x 23.1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Other Historical Subjects, Women in History, Sally Dammery,First Blood (Cultural Studies),Monash University Publishing,1925377040,Cultural Studies,Women's Studies,Social Science,Gender Studies,Sociology,Reference,Gender studies: women,Gender
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discovering one's first period is a moment that can evoke a range of emotions. In "First Blood: A Cultural Study of Menarche", Sally Dammery explores how women from diverse cultures around the world recall this experience and its significance to them, their families, and society. The book delves into the meanings associated with menarche, including concepts of uncleanness, ceremony, secrecy, and lore that still exist in many parts of the world. It also examines the influence of science and technology on the development of sanitary hygiene and the role of the pharmaceutical industry in shaping menstruation as an optional event. Through her research, Dammery sheds light on the complex and often contradictory ways in which women's bodies are perceived and managed across cultures. This thought-provoking study offers a unique perspective on the cultural significance of menarche and its ongoing impact on women's lives.
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