The First Taboo:
How Menstrual Taboos Reflect and Sustain Women's Internalized Oppression

an undergraduate thesis by Jenn Frederick

Introduction
Cross-Cultural Examinations of the Menstrual Taboo
Menarche
Shame and Embarassment in "Feminine Hygiene" Advertising
Health & Environmental Risks of Traditional Menstrual Products
Conclusion
Works Cited