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Title Ix And Menstruation, Margaret E. Johnson, Emily Gold Waldman, Bridget J. Crawford
Title Ix And Menstruation, Margaret E. Johnson, Emily Gold Waldman, Bridget J. Crawford
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“Oh no. Could I borrow a tampon or pad?” These (or similar) words are familiar to almost everyone who has ever had a period. Even for adults, menstruation can at times be a challenge. For some schoolchildren, it can be an insurmountable obstacle to receiving an education. Students are subject to constant observation by classmates and teachers; they may not have autonomous access to a bathroom during the school day; or they may not be able to afford menstrual products. They may experience menstruation-related peer harassment, restrictive school policies, a lack of access to menstrual products, and inadequate menstruation-related education. …