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flag A Taiwanese university investigates a lecturer after he made sexist remarks about female students taking menstrual leave.

flag National Chengchi University is investigating part-time lecturer Chu Li-shi after he made offensive Facebook comments criticizing female students who took menstrual leave, comparing their requests to "eight blood-stained sanitary pads" and suggesting they were exploiting a policy allowing one day off per month without proof. flag The NCCU Student Association condemned the remarks as disrespectful and harmful, reporting the incident to the university, which confirmed the department director had spoken with Chu about mutual respect. flag The post, which circulated widely, drew public backlash, prompting Chu to delete it and apologize, calling his comments "inappropriate." flag The university is reviewing the matter, emphasizing its commitment to gender equality and inclusivity.

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