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How does this film demonstrate the interactions between reproductive health and social structures and politics?

Answer 1

Menstruation has always been considered a taboo within our socities and speaking about it openly has been taught to us that brings shame. Diana fabianova , the film maker says on a given point of time 25% of women might be menstruating without anyone having a clue about it. Periods are since always considered as a girl thing and also shameful. Periods are inappropriate for public discussion. She refused to accept this norm and to suffer in silence. Menstruation is a boon , a miracle - the ability to give life! The way it is laughed at and considered shameful and a curse is not appropriate.
It is ironic and gives you a laugh , Fabianova's Red Moon provides a fascinating take on the absurd cultural stigmas and superstitions surrounding women's menstruation. The film is a myth buster for the population and also considers how the society functions as separate male and female sections - menstruation being important but both the section but only one of the section is held accountable. Maybe if the society turns more accepting some of the women won't think of unsubscribing menstruation. The importance of the menstrual cycle and its effects over the moods of the female are also considered in the film.