Pune's Gen Z Challenges Taboos on Menstruation and Consent
Young Edge: How Pune’s Gen Z is breaking long-standing taboos on periods, consent, and boundaries
The Indian Express
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Students in Pune are breaking traditional taboos surrounding menstruation, consent, and personal relationships. Conversations on these topics are becoming commonplace among Gen Z, reflecting a shift towards progressive values and empathy.
- 01Roshni Khobragade, a 26-year-old management student, notes that her male peers do not judge women's choices, highlighting a generational gap in perspectives.
- 02Onkar Binawade, a 24-year-old student, emphasizes the importance of openly discussing topics like relationships and virginity, rejecting traditional stereotypes.
- 03Ojas Lanjkar, a 22-year-old, stresses that respecting personal boundaries is crucial in modern relationships.
- 04Shivangi Dasgupta, an MBA student, shares how her male friends educated themselves about menstrual cups after she mentioned her discomfort.
- 05Santosh Salve, a 26-year-old student, points out that discussions about menstruation are becoming more common, reducing stigma around the topic.
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In Pune, students from various universities are increasingly challenging long-standing taboos surrounding menstruation, consent, and personal relationships. Conversations about these topics, once considered taboo, are becoming more normalized among Gen Z. Roshni Khobragade, a 26-year-old management student at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), notes that many of her male peers respect women's choices without judgment. Similarly, Onkar Binawade, 24, emphasizes the importance of discussing relationships and virginity openly, rejecting traditional stereotypes. Ojas Lanjkar, 22, highlights the significance of respecting personal boundaries in relationships. Personal experiences shared by students, such as Shivangi Dasgupta's account of her male friends researching menstrual cups after she expressed discomfort, illustrate a growing empathy and understanding among peers. While acknowledging that social taboos persist, many students believe that younger generations are moving towards a culture of consent, respect, and acceptance, influenced by education and social media.
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The shift in attitudes among Pune's youth towards menstruation and consent is fostering a more inclusive and respectful culture.
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