Work

Menstrual inequities and menstrual justice: A scoping review of social work literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Against the backdrop of global commitments towards achieving gender equity as reflected in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this paper explores how social work engages with menstruation in peer-reviewed literature. A scoping review was conducted using systematic methods, producing a dataset of 25 papers. Data analysis revealed that menstrual experiences – despite being characterised by injustice – is an under-represented issue in social work discourse. The findings emphasise a need for the profession to engage in transformative social work research and practice to prioritise menstrual justice and equity and to extend the profession’s contributions to global priorities.

Source: International Social Work

DOI: 10.1177/00208728251360602

Authors: Karen Bell, Belinda Cash, Bernadette Moorhead, Heather Boetto, Nicola Ivory

Institution: Charles Sturt University

Language: English

Topic: Menstrual Health and Disorders

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650