concept   breast ironing
culture   West Africa
statement   Breast ironing is a practice in West Africa used to flatten girls' breasts and delay development to protect them from sexual harassment and early marriage.
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1 breast ironing West Africa Practiced as a traditional method to suppress the development of breasts in young girls. 1
2 breast ironing West Africa Practiced to flatten girls' breasts and delay their development to protect them from sexual harassment and early marriage. 1
3 iron West Africa Traditionally used for creating ceremonial and practical items such as tools, weapons, and jewelry 1