Hindu ritual forces Nepali women into monthly exile

AFP English 2017-03-03

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The Nepalese practice known as chhaupadi considers women untouchable when they menstruate, so when their periods occur they are banished from the home -- barred from touching food, religious icons, cattle and men -- and forced into a monthly exile sleeping in basic huts.

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