Hostile sexism linked to disapproval of public breastfeeding
Study finds hostile sexism strongly linked to negative attitudes toward public breastfeeding in Germany.
Why it matters
- Shows how sexist beliefs shape societal norms around breastfeeding.
By the numbers
- 4,143 participants in Germany.
- Public breastfeeding approval: 4.74/7 vs. 6.77/7 for private.
The big picture
- Hostile sexism strongly linked to disapproval of public breastfeeding.
- Both men and women with sexist beliefs equally disapprove.
What they're saying
- Commenters express surprise and disapproval of opposition to public breastfeeding.
Caveats
- Self-reported data may not reflect true feelings.
- Study is correlational, not causal.
What’s next
- More cross-cultural studies and experimental designs to explore psychological mechanisms.