According to young mother Aliya Shagieva, society is incredibly sanctimonious towards nursing mothers. By the way, she is generally a rebel – take at least her marriage, when she chose a Russian guy as her wife, and even of unequal origin with her. For which many have condemned her.
Breastfeeding or not breastfeeding is one question that every woman decides for herself. But to feed or not to feed in public is another, about which everyone, even those who have nothing to do with the process, try to speak out. Is it appropriate to feed your baby in public? Expose your breasts in public for this? Aliya Shagieva, who became a mother quite recently, shared her opinion on this matter – on March 20, a son was born to the daughter of the President of Kyrgyzstan.
On her microblog page, a young mother posted a picture in which she breastfeeds her baby. She is wearing only underwear. Provocative, especially considering the specifics of the country where she lives. A scandal immediately erupted over the photo. However, Aliya foresaw this.
“You shouldn’t bare your breasts like that, you are the president’s daughter after all!” – a common reaction to a photo of me feeding a baby. In this post, I want to share with you my thoughts on one of two mistakes made by people willing to give advice online for free, ”wrote the woman under the picture.
The mistake in question is the sexualization of the female breast. According to the president’s daughter, women’s breasts are a part of the body that has an important function (feeding a child), and not a sexual object: “Women’s breasts are not an object of vulgarity and indecency, as most of us think. For a very long time, people have forgotten about its true purpose and turned into an object of pleasing the eyes of men. “
Aliya is sure: through the efforts of the media, advertisements, and even artists, society is assured that female breasts are indecent.
“Society turns breasts into an object of sexuality, attractiveness, and then condemns women who resort to plastic surgery because their breasts are small /“ not ”shaped / with large nipples. Society turns a woman’s breasts into an object of sexuality and pride, and then calls those who feel inferiority, even if the breasts are capable of feeding a child, stupid chickens. Society says that motherhood is great, but it says “wow, she’s not ashamed” when looking at a nursing mother. ” One feels that Alia is talking about painful things.
The solution to the problem, according to the princess, depends on each nursing mother. It is only her business – to obey or not to the requirements of a patriarchal society.
“I will absolutely calmly take out my breasts anywhere when my baby is hungry, be it a shopping center, a car salon or a bench in a public park. I will be an example for other nursing mothers. And if you see indecency in this, then I have news for you: your shame and your obscene thoughts are your problems, and we are only doing what nature has given us, ”she said.
In the comments, opinions on this matter were divided. Some supported Aliya.
“She raises an important issue of female objectification. The Internet is full of information on this topic, including answering your questions. The husband admires her breasts, but sees in the wife first of all the personality and mother of his child, and not a sexual object, ”some say.
But many spoke out sharply negatively. “Motherhood is great, we all breastfeed, we all take pictures on camera, but not all of us post this kind of photos. I think the girl has postpartum depression and lack of attention. I unsubscribe ”- this is the opinion of a woman.
And here is the man’s comment: “What else will she post ?! “Relationship” between husband and wife ?! ” Eh, they haven’t seen Kim Kardashian’s Instagram …
“Hormones, youthful maximalism, will pass. If you were, Alia, from a neighboring yard, there would not be much emotion. Since you are the daughter of the head of state, you will be discussed whether you want it or not. They will demand tact and a framework, ”still others are trying to maintain neutrality.
Interview
In your opinion, is it okay to breastfeed in public?
Why not? You never know where the baby wants to eat.
This is an intimate affair, putting it on display is shamelessness.
If you are not feeding at home, you can always find a secluded corner.
If you cover yourself with a scarf, then no one will notice anything. No need to make an elephant out of a fly!
Going to restaurants while you are breastfeeding is not the most necessary activity. Need to guess at feeding.