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“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…” quote by Rajneesh
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“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.”

Rajneesh

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Source Speech: Lecture on primitive societies, 1970s

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.

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