Identify One of the Common Menstrual Taboos in Western Culture

question 64

Multiple Choice

Identify one of the common menstrual taboos in Western culture that is still in practice today.

• A)the belief that a menstruating women is not in the right state of mind
• B)the prohibition of sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman
• C)the isolation of a menstruating woman from men
• D)the belief that menstrual blood contains supernatural,dangerous powers

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