CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Bineth, Aliz |
|---|---|
| Title | Beyond Reproduction: Menstruation And Gender Roles In Hungarian Textbooks |
| Summary | Menstruation inequality represents a significant human rights challenge perpetuated by a lack of education and stigmatization. This thesis examines how Hungarian public school textbooks address menstruation and the extent to which they contribute to ongoing stigmas and reinforce traditional gender roles. By employing thematic content analysis on biology textbooks aligned with the National Curricula of 2020, this study unveils a notable lack of comprehensive menstrual education. The analysis reveals that these textbooks primarily emphasize the reproductive function of menstruation while neglecting broader aspects of menstrual health and failing to address common misconceptions and stigmas. The content reinforces traditional gender norms by presenting menstruation mainly in the context of reproduction and female roles as child-bearers. This study argues that such educational materials perpetuate menstruation and gender inequality, reflecting broader sociopolitical influences in Hungary. The findings underscore the need for inclusive and holistic menstrual education to dismantle stigmatization and promote menstrual health. |
| Supervisor | Dr Winkler, Inga |
| Department | Undergraduate Studies BA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/bineth_aliz.pdf |
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