Janeke is separated from her traditional family while she is menstruating because they fear that her menstrual blood has dangerous powers. Who is most likely to be threatened by these powers?
a. her husband
b. her children
c. her parents
d. the local priest
A. Many cultures view menstrual blood as taboo and have created cultural practices to isolate women. The husbands, due to their sexual relationship with their wives, are most threatened by it.
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