Clinicians, public health advisors, nutritionists and others have been attempting to increase breastfeeding rates for the last few decades, with varying degrees of success. We need social science researchers to help us understand the role of infant feeding in the family. Some researchers in the area of food and nutrition have found Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical framework helpful. In this editorial, I introduce some of Bourdieu's ideas and suggest researchers interested in infant feeding should consider testing these theories. © 2011 Amir; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
CITATION STYLE
Amir, L. H. (2011, June 15). Social theory and infant feeding. International Breastfeeding Journal. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4358-6-7
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.