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Elizabeth Weiss: Indigenous Myths and Cancel Culture vs Science in Anthropology

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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Controversies in Menstrual Taboos and Anthropology

This chapter explores the recent controversies regarding menstrual taboos in anthropology, focusing on how regulations hinder menstruating individuals from partaking in archaeological fieldwork. It critically examines the absurdity of these practices, their cultural implications, and their reinforcement of outdated views on menstruation within academic settings.

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