Movimentações políticas e produção científica: o cenário da pobreza menstrual no Brasil

Abstract

The objective of this work is to highlight the scenario of political movements and scientific productions on menstrual poverty, with the aim of pointing out some gaps identified in draft laws and scientific articles published between 2020 and 2023. Considering that menstrual poverty reveals structural problems of precariousness material and social vulnerability, such as access to treated water, basic sanitation, sanitary infrastructure and hygiene supplies. To carry out this research, a search was carried out in virtual databases, such as Google Scholar, Periódicos Capes and Scielo, using the following search terms: "menstrual poverty", "menstrual dignity" and "menstrual precariousness". In addition, bills being processed in different states and municipalities were raised. Menstrual poverty is identified as a complex, multidimensional problem that requires intersectional dialogue to understand. There are still gaps to be filled, after all, the bills and scientific production found mainly address the dimension of access to hygienic supplies and information on menstrual health.