Breasts as sexual objects
The identification of breasts as sexual objects in our culture has resulted in the discouragement of breastfeeding, the promotion of unnecessary cosmetic surgery for breast augmentation, and the evasion of essential breast examinations by women.
Detachment
When a woman acquires the knowledge of perceiving her breasts as entities that elevate her physical appeal, they cease to be solely her possession and become the property of those who observe them. Consequently, a woman experiences a detachment from her own physique.
Negativity Towards Breastfeeding
This statement addresses the consequences of viewing breasts primarily as sexual objects in many cultures. The byproducts of this view include an ambivalence or even negativity towards breastfeeding, a surge in cosmetic procedures for aesthetic enhancement, and hesitancy to undergo vital health check-ups. The quote by Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer offers a poignant analysis of this phenomenon. Let’s break this down:
Discouragement of Breastfeeding
In societies where breasts are primarily seen as sexual objects, breastfeeding in public may be stigmatized or even vilified. Women may feel uncomfortable or ashamed to breastfeed due to societal disapproval or the fear of sexualization.
Cosmetic Surgery
The pressure to conform to societal beauty standards can lead to an increase in breast augmentation surgeries. If breasts are viewed predominantly as symbols of attractiveness, some women might feel compelled to enhance them surgically to fit this ideal.
Avoidance of Breast Examinations
The sexualization of breasts might lead some women to feel discomfort or embarrassment about seeking necessary medical examinations. Regular breast check-ups are vital for early detection of conditions like breast cancer. Avoidance can have serious health implications.
Alienation from One’s Body
Singer and Grismaijer’s quote suggests that when women are conditioned to see their breasts as objects for others’ viewing pleasure, they can become detached or alienated from this part of their own body. This external view can impact self-worth, body image, and mental health.
Conclusion
The overarching theme here is that the sexualization of specific body parts can have a broad range of societal and personal consequences, some of which can be detrimental to women’s physical and psychological well-being. It underscores the importance of promoting a more holistic and health-centric view of the human body.
External Sexualization of Breasts Resources
Breast Augmentation
- Summary of: Breast Implants, Self-Esteem, Quality of Life, and the Risk of Suicide
The Psychological Impact of Aesthetic Surgery: A Mini-Review by Hannah Elizabeth Jones, BS; Heather R Faulkner, MD, MPH; Albert Losken, MD; from the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, Volume 4, 2022, ojac077, https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojac077 of the Oxford Academic
Sexualization of Breasts
- Read The Sexualization Of Breasts | Important Points On What Has Caused It by Irene Garzón BSc (Hons) Midwifery of BellyBelly
Laws on Female Breasts
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