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The public right to breastfeeding: Why is breastfeeding not considered indecent in many countries?
In the current society, the situation of breastfeeding mothers and babies in public places has gradually been accepted by many countries, and this change also reflects the attitude of different cultures towards physical nudity.Unlike private sexual acts that should be marked with obscene marks, breastfeeding is regarded as a natural and necessary process.
In the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, public breastfeeding is not considered as indecent.
The laws of these countries guarantee the right of mothers to breastfeed in public, thereby avoiding harassment and discrimination against mothers.This is an understanding and respect for the female body, especially breastfeeding as a natural process, and should not be regarded as indecent.
However, this acceptance is not global.The differences in cultural background and social values have led to significant differences on what constitutes "indecent".In some countries, even if laws protecting public breastfeeding exist, many people are still critical of breastfeeding in public, believing that this will cause unnecessary embarrassment.
For example, in some Asian countries, traditional social values still have strict boundaries on women's behavior.Breastfeeding may be seen as a revelation, and the conflict with cultural concepts has led many women to choose to breastfeed in private places.Even so, many women still bravely breastfeed in public, breaking the taboos and triggering discussions about public breastfeeding.
As the women's movement develops, more and more countries are beginning to amend laws to better protect the rights of breastfeeders.
In some states in the United States, such as California, mothers’ right to breastfeed through special laws, and they do not need to be hidden in parks or shopping malls.This law not only promotes the rights and interests of mothers, but also conveys a message to the whole society: breastfeeding is a normal and respectful behavior.
Similar situations have gradually emerged in some countries in Asia, and some cities have become advocates of breastfeeding support, conducting social publicity to improve public understanding of breastfeeding.In addition, this has promoted changes in social consciousness and prompted the public to accept and respect breastfeeding behavior more.
Many countries are beginning to realize that supporting mothers’ right to breastfeed is actually an important part of promoting indicators of public health and social well-being.
In some areas, the law explicitly excludes the indecent definition of breastfeeding, indicating that disciplinary law enforcement needs to respect the nature and necessity of breastfeeding.This change also reflects social progress and people's understanding of parenting.
In contrast, some cultures that still have a negative attitude towards public breastfeeding seem to be too attached to conservative values and are uneasy about natural parenting behaviors.This makes us think about whether society should have a more open vision of what is normal and abnormal while promoting compliance with the law.
We need more tolerance and understanding when dealing with the issue of public breastfeeding to accept differences in various cultural contexts.As many social experts have said, "Education and publicity are the key to changing concepts."Breastfeeding can be taken for granted in all places only when public attitudes become more friendly and open.
Ultimately, such social changes have led people to rethink that public breastfeeding is not only a right, but also a cultural issue that is crucial to mothers, babies and society as a whole.This means: Are we ready to accept and support every mother’s right to breastfeed in public?
