Menstruation: Cultural interpretations and praxis

Authors

  • Ellinor Forster Forschungsassistentin an der Universität Innsbruck/Institut für Geschichte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14766/238

Keywords:

Altertum, Neuzeit, Reproduktion, Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Geschlecht, Gender

Abstract

The portrayal of the meaning of menstruation and how it has been dealt with within history allows for the roles of women to be examined. In this far-reaching evaluation of predominantly medical writings, the continuities and discontinuities of myths surrounding menstruation are made visible. The book shows how scientific conclusions about the female cycle have been closely connected with prevalent social attitudes.

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Published

2004-03-02

Issue

No. 12 (2004): Körper(Konzepte)

Section

Schwerpunkt

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Copyright (c) 2004 Ellinor Forster

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