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Feminist activists protest tax on sanitary pads: attempts to normalize conversations about menstruation in India using hashtag activism.

Authors :
Fadnis, Deepa
Source :
Feminist Media Studies. Dec2017, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p1111-1114. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses the use of social media hashtags by activists in India protesting the proposed taxation of sanitary pads of luxury products. Topics include social and medical consequences of unhygienic menstrual practices in India, the social influence of the activist campaign, and elitist aspects of political campaigning using social media.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14680777
Volume :
17
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Feminist Media Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125676404
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2017.1380430