Question
In 2017, use of these locations was criminalized after the death of multiple girls from smoke inhalation and snake bites. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name these cattle sheds and huts where women are isolated during menstruation in Nepal.
ANSWER: chhaupadi (“chow-pah-dee”)
[10e] To reduce the incidence of these medical conditions, the Kerala (“CARE-uh-luh”) government began mass distribution of menstrual cups in 2023. These conditions, which include pyelonephritis, are common in women due to their shorter urethras.
ANSWER: urinary tract infections [or UTIs; accept bladder infections or cystitis; prompt on urinary infections; prompt on urethritis by asking “what condition is the typical cause?”]
[10m] This company’s Indian-American CEO Miki Agrawal left in 2017 after sexually harassing employees. This company recently settled a multi-million-dollar lawsuit over toxic chemicals in its absorbent menstrual underwear.
ANSWER: Thinx (“thinks”)
Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUSTL B | Yale B | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |