Promoting dignity Through Normalization: Using the Word "Mahinegi" to Describe the Natural and Biological Part of Women's Lives
akhlāq-i pizishkī i.e., Medical Ethics,
Vol. 17 No. 48 (1402),
21 Mordad 2023
,
Page 1-10
https://doi.org/10.22037/mej.v17i48.43081
Abstract
Background and Aim: Using non-scientific, vague and wrong words to describe the reproductive cycle of women is a common thing in Iranian culture and this can lead to negative taboos, followed by an adverse effect on the quality of life and health of half of the population. Using a word that is phonetically, structurally and conceptually worthy of describing this natural part of women's life with dignity is considered one of their rights.
Methods: This research is descriptive-analytical (theoretical analysis) in which the words used in research, medical and daily literature for women's bleeding cycles and the effect of these words on the formation of taboos or false beliefs in this field.
Ethical Considerations: Throughout all the stages of writing this research, authenticity, honesty and integrity have been observed.
Results: The words that are used to describe "mahingi" in Persian culture and language mainly mean repetition and emphasis on being a rule or custom, which on the contrary does not emphasize the reproductive health needs of women in this era. Some words are reminiscent of cultural or social prohibitions or even have a negative literal meaning. The word "mahinegi" has unified the description of the life cycle of women in research, medical and social literature. In terms of phonetics and structure, it is suitable for contemporary culture, in terms of lexical meaning; it is normative and dignity-oriented for women's reproductive health rights.
Conclusion: In this article, the philosophy of replacing the word "mahinegi", which is derived from its connection with the moon, is discussed. Using the word "mahinegi" with a metaphor of the moon as a celestial body that has many structural similarities in its evolution cycle with egg development and also using the moon as a symbol of reproductive can be a dignified description of women's Menstruation. In addition to these cases, the use of this beautiful and magnificent symbolization can facilitate the start of families' conversations with their children in this field.
Keywords: "Mahinegi"; Menstruation; Normalization; Word Choice; Period; Reproductive Health
- "Mahinegi"
- " Reproductive Health
- Period
- " Menstruation
- " Word Choice
- Normalization
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