Ekuilibrium : Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Ilmu Ekonomi
Vol 13, No 1 (2018): March

Breastfeeding : Gender and Socio-Economic Dimensions

Yogi Pasca Pratama (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Kesatuan Intelektual Masyarakat Independen (KIMI) Institute)

Bhimo Rizky Samudro (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Kesatuan Intelektual Masyarakat Independen (KIMI) Institute)

Anang Pra Yogi (Kesatuan Intelektual Masyarakat Independen (KIMI) Institute)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Mar 2018

Abstract

This study aims to examine breastfeeding behavior from a gender perspective and socio-economic dimension. The legal basis and internal and external factors of breastfeeding behavior are the main issues. Breastfeeding views are also studied in terms of working women, in response to the increasingly expensive economic needs of women to help the family economy by entering the labor market, while women also have an obligation to engage in breastfeeding activities. This study uses literature method, by collecting all the literature related to the breastfeeding process, the legal basis that supports, and the factors that can inhibit and the way to succeed exclusive breastfeeding issues. This study found the fact that there is a misconception of society about breastfeeding that the breastfeeding process is not optimal, the modernization also makes women who should breastfeed to make new choices instead of breastfeeding obligations for their children.  

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ekuilibrium

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Ekuilibrium : Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Ilmu Ekonomi is a journal published by the Economic Faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo (Unmuh Ponorogo) in collaboration with Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo Research and Community Service. Published twice a year (March and September), contains six to ten ...