The Feasibility of Menstrual Leave as Human Resource Policy in India: A Gender Perspective

Abstract

Feminists have come a long way in accomplishing the establishment of woman’s identity in public sphere. However, her biologically determined factors continue to question her existential value in workplace. Menstruation, being one such factor, is often used to condition her work experience. The lack of empathy towards this invisible conditioning intensifies the pre-existing discriminatory environment against her. The proposed article begins with an analysis of the advocacy networks and campaigns for menstrual leave. It also highlights the contentions raised by the groups of supporting as well as opposing stakeholders. Further, it examines certain examples of organizations which have welcomed menstrual policy and facilitated it for their female employees.