Menstruation: Biology and Culture

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This is a 3-credit course designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students from any discipline who are interested in learning about menstruation as a biological and cultural phenomenon. As part of this course, you’ll practice talking about and writing about menstruation in ways that are inclusive and respectful of individual experience. We’ll also develop a deeper understanding of underlying physiology, past and present theoretical approaches to studying menstruation, and the role science and technology plays in our ongoing interaction with and interpretation of menstruation. Equivalent undergraduate course: ANTH 3725 .