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TN academicians divided over granting students ‘period leave’

There should be no stigma attached to it, as every student, by the time they reach college are aware about women’s menstrual cycle. And if any stigma exists, it should be wiped out.

published on : 23rd January 2023
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Girl college students can claim menstrual benefits, maternity leave: Kerala government issues order

The benefits were first introduced by Cochin University of Science and Technology and the model was soon replicated by the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU).

published on : 20th January 2023
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Menstruation matters: Hold that thought. Gotta change my tampon!

What do feminists think about the concept of paid period leave for female employees?

published on : 24th July 2017
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Menstruation matters: Why menstrual leave is not like banishment from the kitchen

The concept of paid period leave must be viewed from the perspective of inclusion and as aimed at challenging notions of who an ideal worker is.

published on : 24th July 2017
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Menstruation matters: Toilets, have you seen our toilets?

Two media companies, one based in Mumbai and another in Kerala, have got themselves fairly juicy airtime for giving women a day off on the first day of their period.

published on : 24th July 2017
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Menstruation matters: Leave with belief and hope

How do women feel and go about their duties during these days. In the final part of the series, the New Indian Express looks at real life situations...

published on : 24th July 2017
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The feminist view: How sweet but what's the catch?

Isn’t the debate over paid period leave typical of middle class talk fests? An idea that, should it come to pass, would restrict the benefit to the corporate world?

published on : 23rd July 2017
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Menstruation matters: Over 80 per cent in favour of Period leave

Among men and women alike, there’s overwhelming support for the latter to get a day of paid leave each month, as revealed in a survey Express conducted across six states.

published on : 23rd July 2017