Les règles… quelle aventure !
(Periods... What an adventure !) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
A brief, accessible non-fiction book wittily explaining periods from a range of points of view, from anthropology and history to biology. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of periods, such as what period protection to choose, endometriosis, periods and religion, and the taboos surrounding menstruation. Periods are studied from every angle in a book that combines education and activism.
Edited by: Université Sorbonne Paris Nord
Comment:
Elise Thiébaut’s texts shed light on the universal taboos surrounding periods, cleverly and wittily demonstrating their socially constructed nature. The tone is light and funny and stereotypes are debunked with good humour. Mirion Malle’s illustrations are attractive and original, with a welcome effort to show a diverse, non-stereotypical range of body types.