Breast ironing and its damning effects
metro.co.uk WHAT IS BREAST IRONING? Breast ironing, also known as breast flattening, is a process that involves pounding or beating a young girl’s breast using hard or hot objects. Breast ironing usually begins with the onset of puberty. It is done to prevent, or reverse breast growth. The United Nations (UN) describes breast ironing as one of the top five most underreported crimes related to gender-based violence. WHY IS IT PRACTISED? www.youtube.com Breast ironing can be practised for many different reasons. Often, breast ironing is aimed at slowing physical maturity and puberty, to prevent unwanted attention from men and delay a girl’s sexual activity. Breast ironing is often practised by mothers. Some mothers may practice breast ironing of their daughters to prevent them from getting married and so they will stay in school for longer. WHERE IS IT PRACTISED? Breast ironing is practised in many countries across West and Central Africa, including Togo, Benin, ...