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TazeTSchnitzel | karma 26116 | avg karma 2.81 · 2015-11-23 13:23:17+00:00

Why is there a stronger stigma behind menstruation, though?

In many societies, people who had recently menstruated were seen as "unclean", yet defecation did not have the same stigma.

moron4hire | karma 11137 | avg karma 1.67 · 2015-11-23 13:25:36+00:00

I think that's not entirely correct. In those same societies, the left hand is considered "unclean" because of its association with wiping.

marrs | karma 730 | avg karma 1.51 · 2015-11-23 07:36:31

What societies are those?

jacquesm | karma 227883 | avg karma 3.76 · 2015-11-23 13:48:34+00:00

For instance.

marrs | karma 730 | avg karma 1.51 · 2015-11-23 14:10:07+00:00

Not having any experience with orthodox Judaism, it's hard to put those passages into context.

It's rather hard to decide what to make of that page. It seems to have an agenda, though I'm not sure I understand what it is.

TazeTSchnitzel | karma 26116 | avg karma 2.81 · 2015-11-23 13:56:48+00:00

Jewish society in biblical times comes to mind. I'm sure it's not unique.