Kristin, I just got caught up with all the postings on the topic you brought uplast week...wow! it looks like I missed the fun! Here is what I think triggered this passionate discussion. I will be very honest with you if I may. From the start (notice how you titled your posting) it showed a personal bias on the article from the get-go by labeling it "propaganda". Here is what that word means:
"Propaganda is the deliberate, systematic attempt to shape perceptions, manipulate cognitions, and direct behavior to achieve a response that furthers the desired intent of the propagandist."
"Deliberate" and "manipulate" may be perceived negatively so it is understandable why we got the postings you are referring to here. Is it just possible that this ONE word (propaganda) may have caused readers to get defensive about their more conservative opinions on the subject?
I believe there is great value on sharing information on this site. EMPOWHER is committed to respecting everyone's opinions and no one should feel unsafe of sharing a more conservative or more liberal pespective on a particular issue. Women can agree to disagree and our goal is that. Let them be on their own "soapbox", you probably will not change the world. It would be too boring...but as women we can ensure our future generations are healthier, better-informed and safer so they can move humanity to a better place (I am including the whole world in this statement as I assume many of our readers are international or across cultural/religious backgrounds)and survive the many challenges ahead...There is NO one size fits all, but we can dialogue about the facts on health, wellness, ways to improve our lives, etc.
There are many issues that cause emotional reaction, the EMPOWHER family should be welcoming to all perspectives. The value of the information presented on the article you shared was kind of lost as the discussion shifted away from focusing on the findings of the study about the motion of sucking as it relates to greater lung capacity. And whether you agree or disagree with the study I think our readers gained a new perspective on breastfeeding as a whole, that alone will help many women make a more informed decision on whether to breastfeed or now, wouldn't you say?
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Kristin, I just got caught up with all the postings on the topic you brought uplast week...wow! it looks like I missed the fun! Here is what I think triggered this passionate discussion. I will be very honest with you if I may. From the start (notice how you titled your posting) it showed a personal bias on the article from the get-go by labeling it "propaganda". Here is what that word means:
"Propaganda is the deliberate, systematic attempt to shape perceptions, manipulate cognitions, and direct behavior to achieve a response that furthers the desired intent of the propagandist."
"Deliberate" and "manipulate" may be perceived negatively so it is understandable why we got the postings you are referring to here. Is it just possible that this ONE word (propaganda) may have caused readers to get defensive about their more conservative opinions on the subject?
I believe there is great value on sharing information on this site. EMPOWHER is committed to respecting everyone's opinions and no one should feel unsafe of sharing a more conservative or more liberal pespective on a particular issue. Women can agree to disagree and our goal is that. Let them be on their own "soapbox", you probably will not change the world. It would be too boring...but as women we can ensure our future generations are healthier, better-informed and safer so they can move humanity to a better place (I am including the whole world in this statement as I assume many of our readers are international or across cultural/religious backgrounds)and survive the many challenges ahead...There is NO one size fits all, but we can dialogue about the facts on health, wellness, ways to improve our lives, etc.
There are many issues that cause emotional reaction, the EMPOWHER family should be welcoming to all perspectives. The value of the information presented on the article you shared was kind of lost as the discussion shifted away from focusing on the findings of the study about the motion of sucking as it relates to greater lung capacity. And whether you agree or disagree with the study I think our readers gained a new perspective on breastfeeding as a whole, that alone will help many women make a more informed decision on whether to breastfeed or now, wouldn't you say?
January 5, 2009 - 9:34pmThis Comment
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