Menstrual leave

Menstrual leave is a type of leave where a person may have the option to take paid or unpaid leave from their employment if they are menstruating and are unable to go to work because of this.[1][2] Throughout its history, menstrual leave has been associated with controversy and discrimination against men, with very few countries enacting policies. In these countries, menstrual leave is still associated with low uptake.[1] It is seen by some as a criticism of women's work efficiency or as sexism[3][4][5] against men. Supporters of menstrual leave policies compare its function to that of maternity leave and view it as a promoter of gender equality.[6]

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  3. ^ Iuliano, Sarah (4 August 2013). "Menstrual leave: delightful or discriminatory?". 5 August 2013. Lip Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  4. ^ Price, Catherine (11 October 2006). "Should women get paid menstruation leave?". Salon. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Italy debates paid 'menstrual leave' but experts warn it could increase gender bias at work". Global News.
  6. ^ "Policy Brief: Women and Menstruation in the EU". Eurohealth. 2018-03-07. Retrieved 2019-03-26.