Women Banished During That Time of the Month
Chaupadi is a tradition observed in parts of Nepal, which
cuts women off from the rest of society when they are menstruating. Women who
practice Chaupadi sleep in sheds or outbuildings while they are on their
period, often with little protection from the elements. According to a United
Nations field bulletin, the women are not allowed to enter houses or temples,
use normal public water sources, take part in festivals or touch others during
their menstruation.
Image: Suntali Devi Saud, who practices Chaupadi, washes her
clothes in Achham District in western Nepal NAVESH CHITRAKAR / REUTERS
Suntali Devi Saud, who practices Chaupadi, washes her
clothes in Achham District in western Nepal February 16, 2014. Women who
practice traditional Chaupadi are not allowed to use normal public water
sources.
NAVESH CHITRAKAR / REUTERS
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