Menstrual Justice in Scotland after the Period Products Act

From tackling period poverty to stronger menstrual education standards and accommodations for menopause at work, the Scottish menstrual movement has both successfully obtained new law and policy provisions to address the menstrual cycle—from menarche through menopause—and to support current and former menstruators—and issued calls for more protections. This event begins with a salon about the state of menstrual justice in Scotland. It will take stock of where things stand the year after the Period Products Act took effect, explore Scotland’s role in the UK and global menstrual movements, and reflect on the need for additional supports, especially at school and work. This event is in collaboration with IASH, GENDER.ED and the Menstruation Research Network (UK).

The salon (12:00-13:15) will be moderated by Bettina M Bildhauer, Professor, School of Modern Languages, University of St Andrews. Speakers include:

• Vivi Lin, Founder of With Red & Period Museum
• Chella Quint, Former teacher, author, and founder of Period Positive
• Margaret Johnson, Professor of Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
• Marcy L. Karin, 2023 Fulbright-Scotland Distinguished Scholar at IASH and Professor, University of the District of Columbia School of Law
• Kate Sang, Professor of Gender and Employment Studies, Heriot-Watt University
• Marni Sommer, Professor of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

A networking reception will follow the salon. Information, materials and posters about cutting-edge research and events from community stakeholders also will be available to explore.

Register for tickets here.