Laal Daag

Abstract

Indian women, in the roles they adopt, are vital to the family. Yet rural India continues to shame women, and this reality is shown most prominently during menstruation. The narrative piece Laal Daag showcases how female menstruation has been interpreted in the light of the following myth: women bleed to mitigate God Indra’s guilt for slaying a sacred creature. Furthermore, the patriarchal society and lack of knowledge prevent a true understanding of this biological process.