Many women are so scared of the society and of their…
“Many women are so scared of the society and of their families, that if they get pregnant out of wedlock, they would rather abandon their children-throw them into the gutter, than to confront society. Indonesia has one of the highest child-abandonment rates in the world, but again, most of it goes unreported.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Women fear social stigma and family rejection so intensely that they may abandon newborns rather than face judgment, contributing to high unreported child abandonment rates.
In simple terms: Fear of judgment leads to child abandonment.
Key Takeaway
Address stigma and support vulnerable mothers.
Themes
social stigma
family pressure
child abandonment
gender inequality
Mood
sad
urgent
empathetic
Type
social
advocacy
human‑rights
When to use this quote
- rural communities
- health clinics
- social services
- NGO outreach
Key Concepts
cultural norms
psychological fear
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities protect mothers and children?
- What policies reduce abandonment?
A Different Perspective
Stigma reduction requires deep cultural change and resources.