Water, Sanitation, and Menstruation Stigma, Everybody Hates Me: Let's Talk About Stigma (podcast)

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In this podcast Dr. Barrington shares the importance of recognizing the harms that stigma regarding toileting, incontinence and menstruation have on wellbeing and social participation. She also discusses the ways that these forms of stigma are shaped by access to water and soap, gender norms, and social expectations regulating what are considered 'normal' body functions. Dr. Barrington urges people to start conversations about menstruation, incontinence, and inequitable access to water and sanitation in order to start breaking down the stigma.

Period12 Nov 2020

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  • TitleWater, Sanitation, and Menstruation Stigma, Everybody Hates Me: Let's Talk About Stigma
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media typeOther
    Duration/Length/Size32:38
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date12/11/20
    DescriptionIn this podcast Dr. Barrington shares the importance of recognizing the harms that stigma regarding toileting, incontinence and menstruation have on wellbeing and social participation. She also discusses the ways that these forms of stigma are shaped by access to water and soap, gender norms, and social expectations regulating what are considered 'normal' body functions. Dr. Barrington urges people to start conversations about menstruation, incontinence, and inequitable access to water and sanitation in order to start breaking down the stigma.
    Producer/AuthorProfessor Carmen Logie
    URLhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1024792/6350197
    PersonsDani Barrington

Keywords

  • menstruation
  • incontinence
  • sanitation
  • stigma