Hanna Rosin recently published an article in The Atlantic Monthly entitled "The Case Against Breastfeeding" in which she argues that women should return to formula-feeding their babies. Exploring issues like mother and baby health, relationship dynamics between the mother and father, social class and unaccommodating workplaces, Rosin has touch on a very contentious issue that brings important attention to feminism and child-rearing norms in the United States.
The article has created much controversy in parenting blogs, with comments arguing from both sides.
In response to the overwhelming interest in this issue, Duke University Press has granted free online access to the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law articles that Rosin used in her research:
Joan B. Wolf, "Is Breast Really Best? Risk and Total Motherhood in the National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign" (JHPPL 32:4) jhppl.dukejournals.org/cgi/reprint/32/4/595
Judy M. Hopkinson, Response to "Is Breast Really Best? Risk and Total Motherhood in the National Breast-Feeding Awareness Campaign" (JHPPL 32:4) jhppl.dukejournals.org/cgi/reprint/32/4/637
Joan B. Wolf, "Rejoinder to Judy M. Hopkinson" (JHPPL 32:4) jhppl.dukejournals.org/cgi/reprint/32/4/649
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