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Kathy Dettwyler <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 22 Jul 1997 21:11:44 -0500
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> As
>the law does little to change one's mind as to cultural beliefs.
>Although until the cultural beliefs are changed the law may be
>necessary.

I *do* think the laws help, because they get people talking about, thinking
about, and learning about, the importance of breastfeeding.  Newspaper
articles, columns and the letters they draw in response, radio shows, tv
shows, etc., all help raise the public's consciousness.
Katherine A. Dettwyler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Nutrition
Texas A&M University

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