The Intersection of Education, Menstruation, and Poverty

Abstract

Menstrual inequality is a prevalent form of injustice throughout the world. The tampon tax, various taboos, and lack of access to products all highlight how periods come with a considerable number of inequities. While many organizations are dedicated to ending some of the specific issues surrounding menstruation, the topic of menstrual inequality in the school system is not discussed as often as it should be, particularly the unique confluence of injustices at the intersection of education,...