One of the more useful things I've done in my life was to minor in 
anthropology during my undergrad years. It was very enlightening to look 
at cultures in general, and to step out of mine and look at it more 
objectively. Just realizing which values and practices are cultural 
constructs has allowed me more autonomy, allowing me to decide whether 
or not to follow them, instead of never even realizing there are other ways.
Culture is meant to act as a stabilizing force on behavior. Sometimes 
this has positive results, sometimes negative. The more we understand 
how cultural values are shaped and transmitted, the more effective we 
can be in helping to restore the cultural value of breastfeeding.
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  NYC

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