13-year-old girl on her period made to take exam outside class by principal in TN
In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage among local villagers, a 13-year-old girl studying in class 8 was forced by her principal to sit outside her class to take the Science exam because she was menstruating. The incident took place in a school in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore, where the girl was made to feel ashamed and embarrassed about her natural bodily function.
The incident came to light when the girl’s mother recorded a video showing her daughter sitting outside the classroom, with the principal of the school standing nearby. The video shows the girl looking sad and embarrassed, with her mother trying to comfort her.
According to reports, the girl had been going through her periods for the first time and was feeling anxious and uneasy about taking the exam. However, her anxiety turned to shock and embarrassment when the principal of the school asked her to step outside the classroom to take the exam, citing that she was “unclean” because of her menstrual cycle.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage among locals, who are demanding action against the principal for his insensitive and discriminatory behavior. The girl’s mother has also spoken out against the incident, saying that she was “hurt and angry” when she saw the video of her daughter being forced to sit outside the classroom.
“I was devastated when I saw the video,” the girl’s mother said. “I couldn’t believe that the principal of the school could be so insensitive and discriminatory. My daughter was already feeling anxious and embarrassed about going through her periods for the first time, and then the principal had to go and make it worse by making her sit outside the classroom.”
The incident has also sparked a debate about the need for greater awareness and education about menstruation in India. Despite being a natural part of life, menstruation is still often stigmatized and taboo in India, with many girls and women feeling embarrassed and ashamed about their bodies.
According to a report by the United Nations, 71% of girls in India are aware of menstruation by the age of 11, but only 24% of them receive proper education about it. The report also notes that 61% of girls in India are ashamed of menstruating, and 45% of them do not have access to sanitary products.
The incident in Coimbatore highlights the need for greater awareness and education about menstruation, as well as the need for greater support and understanding for girls and women who are going through their periods. It is unacceptable that in this day and age, girls and women are still being forced to feel ashamed and embarrassed about their bodies.
In response to the incident, Coimbatore district officials have launched an investigation into the matter. The officials have also spoken out against the principal’s actions, saying that they were “unacceptable and unacceptable”.
“The principal’s actions are unacceptable and unacceptable,” said a district official. “We will take action against the principal and ensure that he is held accountable for his behavior. We will also ensure that the girl and her family receive all the support and compensation they deserve.”
The incident has also sparked a wider conversation about the need for greater support and understanding for girls and women who are going through their periods. It is time for us to come together and demand a world where girls and women are free to live their lives without feeling ashamed and embarrassed about their bodies.
