Problem
Dependence on breast feeding
Other Names:
Breastfeeding as female servitudeSocial stigma of breast-feeding
Nature:
In the last decade, breastfeeding has regained its lost popularity and is making a striking comeback in the Western world. Difficulties arise due to the fact that the comeback is concurrent with women's liberation from the household and embarking upon career; breastfeeding serves to hinder a woman's total emancipation for she is the only person capable of performing this task.
Incidence:
In the Western world, it is well-educated mothers who are returning to this age-old tradition. A 1980 USA survey showed that 70% of graduate mothers breastfed their children, as opposed to only 25% of mothers with nine or fewer years of schooling.
Broader Problems:
Social stigmaConflicting roles of women Related Problems:
SlaveryDisabled women Aggravates:
Sagging breastsDiseases of breastMaternal malnutritionSocial subjugation of womenDiscrimination against womenDependency of women in marriageVulnerability of children to AIDSVerbal sexual harassment of women in publicVulnerability of women and children in emergencies Reduces:
Child malnutritionMaternal deprivationDiarrhoea in childrenInappropriate infant feeding strategiesIgnorance of women concerning primary health care References:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: The Economic Value of Breast-Feeding Subject(s):
Health Care → NutritionSocietal Problems → Dependence
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Society → Social
Society → Women
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST