Breastfeeding Persuasive Speech

Let me begin with this. Public breastfeeding is NOT exhibitionism. It is simply the act of feeding a baby. Nonetheless, women are still facing widespread discrimination in public for doing so.

In Australia, it is actually illegal to discriminate against a person either directly or indirectly on the grounds of breastfeeding. Yet, this still occurs to nursing women on almost a daily basis, and perpetrators are receiving no more than a ‘slap on the wrist’.

Hence, the Australian government should put more effort into encouraging breastfeeding mothers to feed their child unapologetically and without the ‘dirty looks’ of others.

With a one in four people believing that the idea of breastfeeding in public is unacceptable, there is no wonder why that nursing mothers often

That it is okay to see breasts sexualized in the media but no okay to see a mother exerting her child’s right to be fed? If children are going to have any exposure to breasts, then it should be of their primary function of nurturing, and not its ‘sexy’ purpose.

Breastfeeding is a process that requires learning, support and encouragement, and women should not be discriminated against for this emotional and natural action. Thus, it is crucial that the government enforces harsher punishments to those breaking the law by discriminating against breastfeeding mothers, and create even stricter policies to prevent it from occurring at all.

Silent laws alone are not enough to protect social rights of breastfeeding women!

Breastfeeding is a nonsexual and nurturing bond between a mother and her child and not the business of anyone else. As a society, we must offer protection for these vulnerable and cherishing mothers and create a welcoming and comfortable climate for them to feel empowered. Let’s put an end to this mother of all battles. Thank