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The human reproductive pattern and the changes in women's roles
Author(s) -
Díaz S.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(94)02229-r
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , medicine , perspective (graphical) , context (archaeology) , reproductive health , work (physics) , task (project management) , gender studies , gerontology , population , environmental health , pediatrics , sociology , management , mechanical engineering , paleontology , artificial intelligence , computer science , engineering , economics , biology
A broader evolutionary perspective and an understanding of our reproductive behavior in the context of a constantly changing society can contribute to the debate on breastfeeding and reproductive roles of both women and men. Breastfeeding is women's work and should be valued as such. Families and societies need to accept their share of the task of supporting women to breastfeed, to include favorable conditions at the workplace, adequate health care, better nutrition, and recognition of the woman's role and importance.