No Taxation for Menstruation: The Book’s Role in Menstrual Activism

Abstract

This article addresses the role of books about menstruation in twenty‑first century menstrual activism. It argues that such books support and inspire transnational activist efforts by increasing public visibility of a taboo topic and by influencing perceptions about menstruation through their contents. Books on menstruation localize issues for specific linguistic, political, and cultural arenas, while still connecting to and bolstering the transnational movement. After providing an overview of current