{"product_id":"menstrual-bodies-and-gender-the-transnational-business-of-menstruation-from-latin-america-9789811929953","title":"Menstrual Bodies and Gender: The Transnational Business of Menstruation from Latin America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores how the \"Feminine Care\" industry, which includes manufactured and disposable menstrual management technologies, has spread from the United States to Latin America, along with specific narratives about menstrual bodies. It focuses on Argentina as a case study to investigate transnational politics and business practices surrounding menstruation, revealing why menstruation remains a natural yet taboo bodily process in the region. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 157 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Verlag, Singapore\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the intricate journey of the so-called \"Feminine Care\" industry, tracing its expansion from the United States to Latin America through the introduction of manufactured and disposable menstrual management technologies, as well as specific narratives surrounding menstrual bodies. The author takes a focused approach, utilizing Argentina as a case study to delve deeper into the realm of transnational politics and business practices related to menstruation. By incorporating the voices of women, the author aims to unravel the enduring taboo surrounding menstruation in Latin America, shedding light on the societal pressures that perpetuate shame and secrecy around women's bodily experiences. This thought-provoking volume is an absolute must-read for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of the \"Feminine Care\" industry on the perpetuation of harmful social norms and the suppression of women's autonomy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author delves into the intricate journey of the so-called \"Feminine Care\" industry, tracing its expansion from the United States to Latin America through the introduction of manufactured and disposable menstrual management technologies, as well as specific narratives surrounding menstrual bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author takes a focused approach, utilizing Argentina as a case study to delve deeper into the realm of transnational politics and business practices related to menstruation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy incorporating the voices of women, the author aims to unravel the enduring taboo surrounding menstruation in Latin America, shedding light on the societal pressures that perpetuate shame and secrecy around women's bodily experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thought-provoking volume is an absolute must-read for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of the \"Feminine Care\" industry on the perpetuation of harmful social norms and the suppression of women's autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 355g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789811929953\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eugenia Tarzibachi","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44103125860602,"sku":"9789811929953","price":74.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660952115604_book.jpg?v=1661359383","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/menstrual-bodies-and-gender-the-transnational-business-of-menstruation-from-latin-america-9789811929953","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}