But the issues ARE linked because many who get bent out of shape at public breastfeeding do so because they see breasts as only sexual and equate the experience to 'getting her tits on display for all to see'.
The complainants may be other women, rather than men, so it might actually come down to how women view them.
But the issues ARE linked because many who get bent out of shape at public breastfeeding do so because they see breasts as only sexual and equate the experience to 'getting her tits on display for all to see'.
Yes the problem is that they see then as only sexual whereas when being used for breastfeeding they are not sexual at all. I agree that is those men's problem not the women's and we shouldn't indulge them by giving the sexual argument any credence.
This. I can't understand how anyone could be offended by a baby being fed.
It may be to do with the nipple obsession many have in the western world (especially the US - look at their broadcast TV) where if they see a female nipple they think the world is going to come to an end.
It may be to do with the nipple obsession many have in the western world (especially the US - look at their broadcast TV) where if they see a female nipple they think the world is going to come to an end.
Fair enough, it was in a place where people were eating so discreet is the way to go.
It wouldn't and doesn't bother me to see someone breastfeeding but it's not all about me or her so show a bit of consideration for others, it costs nothing.
It may be to do with the nipple obsession many have in the western world (especially the US - look at their broadcast TV) where if they see a female nipple they think the world is going to come to an end.
Fair enough, it was in a place where people were eating so discreet is the way to go.
It wouldn't and doesn't bother me to see someone breastfeeding but it's not all about me or her so show a bit of consideration for others, it costs nothing.
I don't see the problem here, she wasn't asked to stop feeding or to leave the cafe, just to cover up so that other diners wouldn't have to see it. The baby gets fed, the mother's modesty is protected and other people can enjoy their lunch without having to view it. Surely everyone is a winner?
Fair enough, it was in a place where people were eating so discreet is the way to go.
It wouldn't and doesn't bother me to see someone breastfeeding but it's not all about me or her so show a bit of consideration for others, it costs nothing.
Why is breast feeding offensive to people eating. The baby is only doing what they are doing. Eating!
If she were changing its nappy on the table I could understand, but its feeding.
I don't see the problem here, she wasn't asked to stop feeding or to leave the cafe, just to cover up so that other diners wouldn't have to see it. The baby gets fed, the mother's modesty is protected and other people can enjoy their lunch without having to view it. Surely everyone is a winner?
The mother's 'modesty' was protected anyway. Haven't you seen the photo?
Why is breast feeding offensive to people eating. The baby is only doing what they are doing. Eating!
If she were changing its nappy on the table I could understand, but its feeding.
Ya, ya , ya, I'm thinking of others.
Btw, why did you slip the word 'offensive' in - I didn't say it.
There's nothing 'wacko' about discreetly breastfeeding in public. Feeding babies is what breasts are for.
Your antipathy towards any female who doesn't 'know her place' is probably somewhat outside the bounds of reason though.
You still haven't 'got it' have you? You are so determined to pounce on this as another chance to rant off your usual misandrist views you entirely overlook the fact that this, like much more of the trash which pervades the media today (eg a bloke daring to wear a shirt with women on..:o...shock horror oooh send him to the gallows), is just another attempt to whip up some hysteria and do a spot of pot stirring.
This isn't even newsworthy and should never even be in a damn 'news' paper.
i have to say, to me looking at her twitter when i read about this this morning before the thread started, it looked to me like a ploy to get some freebies from Claridge's.
Indeed. No doubt we'll get the mumsnet brigade telling us it's perfectly natural. However, so is taking a shit but I don't want to see it while tucking into my spam and chips.
Why don't the Mumsnet brigade stick to Mumsnet, why they coming over here moaning. Nobodys forced to cover up so shut up and move on. If you want to breastfeed then do, if you don't then dont
I was there. I didn't think the world was coming to an end, nor did anyone who was in the room with me. I'm from the U.S. where there are some vocal prudes, but we're not all like that.
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The complainants may be other women, rather than men, so it might actually come down to how women view them.
This. I can't understand how anyone could be offended by a baby being fed.
Yes the problem is that they see then as only sexual whereas when being used for breastfeeding they are not sexual at all. I agree that is those men's problem not the women's and we shouldn't indulge them by giving the sexual argument any credence.
It may be to do with the nipple obsession many have in the western world (especially the US - look at their broadcast TV) where if they see a female nipple they think the world is going to come to an end.
I agree that the complaints are as likely to come from one sex as the other.
well i guess we could narrow it down.....what's the demographic for Claridge's Afternoon Tea at £75 per head? Is it mainly men?
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Do we?
It wouldn't and doesn't bother me to see someone breastfeeding but it's not all about me or her so show a bit of consideration for others, it costs nothing.
Which means what?
A female nipple cannot be shown on an advert before the watershed, so there probably is some issues.
Don't you remember all the fuss over Janet Jackson revealing her breast at the superbowl? It was a massive scandal.
Janet Jackson says "Hi"
Why is breast feeding offensive to people eating. The baby is only doing what they are doing. Eating!
If she were changing its nappy on the table I could understand, but its feeding.
What it says.
The mother's 'modesty' was protected anyway. Haven't you seen the photo?
Tell me, is there anything immodest about the first photo?
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/dec/02/claridges-hotel-breastfeeding-woman-cover-up?CMP=fb_gu
Ya, ya , ya, I'm thinking of others.
Btw, why did you slip the word 'offensive' in - I didn't say it.
This isn't even newsworthy and should never even be in a damn 'news' paper.
Was it taken live as it happened or a later pose for the press or whoever?
Why don't the Mumsnet brigade stick to Mumsnet, why they coming over here moaning. Nobodys forced to cover up so shut up and move on. If you want to breastfeed then do, if you don't then dont
But saying she should hide what she is doing while people are eating doesn't imply people being happy or comfortable about it.
I was there. I didn't think the world was coming to an end, nor did anyone who was in the room with me. I'm from the U.S. where there are some vocal prudes, but we're not all like that.