- Lactivism
Lactivism (
portmanteau of "lactation " and "activism ") is a term used to describe the advocacy ofbreastfeeding .Harmon, Amy. (June 7, 2005). " [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/07/nyregion/07nurse.html?ex=1275796800&en=0c55cf357d95bd30&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss 'Lactivists' Taking Their Cause, and Their Babies, to the Streets] ." "The New York Times." Retrieved September 27, 2007.] Advocates, referred to as "lactivists", seek to promote the health benefits of breastfeeding over formula-feeding and to ensure that nursing mothers are not discriminated against.Gordon, Andrew. (September 24, 2007). " [http://www.thestar.com/living/article/259590 The politics of breastfeeding] ." "Toronto Star." Retrieved September 27, 2007.]One form that lactivism can take is the staging of a "nurse-in" (a play on "
sit-in "), which involves women gathering in public to breastfeed their children, usually to protest incidents in which a nursing mother was asked to cover up or leave a location because she was breastfeeding. [" [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15755898/ Breast-feeding mothers stage nurse-in] . (November, 16, 2006). "MSNBC News." Retrieved September 27, 2007.] [" [http://cbs2.com/local/local_story_251145939.html 'Nurse-In' Protest To Take Place In Chatsworth] ." (September 8, 2007). "CBS News." Retrieved September 27, 2007.] [" [http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-11-19-nurse-in_x.htm National 'nurse-in' set to protest treatment of mom] ." (November 20, 2006). "USA Today." Retrieve September 27, 2007.]Often during nurse-ins, breastfeeding mothers will sometimes wear clothing with the
International Breastfeeding Symbol on it, to show their solidarity. [" [http://www.mothering.com/breastfeedingsymbol/activism.html The International Breastfeeding Symbol] . (n.d.). "Mothering." Retrieved September 27, 2007. ]ee also
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List of breastfeeding activists References
External links
* [http://www.lactivism.net Lactivism.net]
* [http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=496798 What is Lactivism?]
* [http://www.militantbreastfeedingcult.com/lactivism.html Global Lactivism and Support]
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