NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Supreme Court Of India
    Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)
    Indian Army
    Indian Railways
    Indian Air Force
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / India News / 12-year-old kills herself over period-shaming. Time to wake up now?
    India

    12-year-old kills herself over period-shaming. Time to wake up now?

    12-year-old kills herself over period-shaming. Time to wake up now?
    Written by Gogona Saikia
    Sep 01, 2017, 02:43 pm 2 min read
    12-year-old kills herself over period-shaming. Time to wake up now?

    In a tragic case, a 12-year-old student in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelvelli killed herself allegedly after she was period-shamed by her teacher. Earlier, the teacher allegedly told her off in front of everyone for staining her clothes. Then she jumped off a 25-foot-high building. In India, periods bring with them many setbacks into women's lives, including the possible loss of a bright future.

    What happened?

    "I can't understand why they are harassing and torturing me like this," the victim said in her suicide note. According to her mother, this teacher had beat her daughter earlier too for not doing homework. One day before her suicide, she started menstruating while in school. She was then made to stand outside the class. A case of abetment of suicide has been filed.

    When periods cost even education!

    In India, a natural process like menstruation often becomes a source of embarrassment for a female. A 2016 TISS study surveyed one lakh girls: 80% weren't allowed to enter shrines during periods; 60% weren't allowed to enter kitchens; and 30% were lodged in a separate room. A 2010 AC Nielsen study found 23% of Indian girls drop out of school when they start menstruating.

    Biological issues during periods

    For many women, headaches, cramps, mood swings, physical weakness and more are common during periods. According to one study, complexities during menstruation can even increase tendency to commit suicide. At such times, being treated like an outcast can complicate matters further.

    India keeps proving it's a land of diversity

    On one hand, there are people like Surekha Tomar, former principal-cum-warden of a Muzaffarnagar school, who stripped students to "check for menstrual blood". On another, organizations like Culture Machine and Mathrubhumi have extended 'First Day of Period' leave to women to fight taboos. People should understand menstruation is natural; if not, the least they can do is refrain from insulting something they don't understand.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    India
    Tamil Nadu
    Suicide
    Menstruation

    Latest

    Sidharth Malhotra-Kiara Advani wedding: A glance at their love saga Bollywood
    Premier League 2022-23, Everton stun Arsenal 1-0: Key stats Premier League
    Meet actor Dalljiet Kaur's fiance Nikhil Patel; wedding details inside Celebrity
    Telegram releases first major update of 2023 for iOS, Android Telegram

    India

    Tom Cook 'bullish' on India as Apple posts record revenue Tim Cook
    Air India Express flight makes emergency landing after engine fire Air India Express
    India questions World Bank's stand on Indus Waters Treaty Ministry Of External Affairs
    Centre aims to eliminate sickle cell anemia by 2047 Union Budget

    Tamil Nadu

    Muslim women must approach family court for divorce: Madras HC Madras High Court
    Tamil Nadu receives unseasonal rainfall as schools, colleges declare holiday India Meteorological Department (IMD)
    'Let's Get Married': Dhoni Entertainment announces title of debut film  Mahendra Singh Dhoni
    TN: 14-year-old gored to death by bull during Jallikattu event Jallikattu

    Suicide

    Madhya Pradesh: Man kills wife, shoots himself after recording video Madhya Pradesh
    Tunisha Sharma death: Sheezan Khan's bail plea adjourned till Monday Tunisha Sharma
    Tunisha Sharma death: Sheezan Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody TV News
    Tunisha Sharma case: No evidence against Sheezan Khan, claims lawyer Mumbai

    Menstruation

    5 unique menstrual rituals around the world Pacific Ocean
    5 period rituals in different Indian states India
    Scotland becomes first country to provide free period products Scotland
    Possible link between COVID-19 vaccination and menstrual cycle changes: Study Health & Wellness

    Love India News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    India Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023