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Feminist activists protest tax on sanitary pads: attempts to normalize conversations about menstruation in India using hashtag activism.
- Source :
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Feminist Media Studies . Dec2017, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p1111-1114. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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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