Small children smoking, and the mother is not aware that…
“Small children smoking, and the mother is not aware that it is because the breast has been taken away. In all primitive communities a seven-year-old child, or even an eight or nine-year-old child, will continue breast-feeding. Then there is a satisfaction and smoking will not be so necessary. That's why in primitive communities men are not so much interested in women's breasts; there is no problem that somebody will attack them. Nobody looks at the breasts.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
In some traditional cultures, extended breastfeeding reduces the need for smoking, and breasts are not sexualized, less conflict.
In simple terms: Extended nursing lowers smoking and sexual tension over breasts.
Key Takeaway
Consider cultural practices that affect health and gender dynamics.
Themes
health
culture
gender
sexuality
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
anthropological
social
When to use this quote
- rural health
- maternal care
- cultural norms
Key Concepts
anthropology
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural habits shape health behaviors?
- What can we learn about gender perception from these societies?
A Different Perspective
Modern societies may not replicate these conditions.