"Pick a word for me to write about..." - "Breasts"

http://www.answers.com/topic/breast

Breasts - n.

1. 1. Either of two milk-secreting, glandular organs on the chest of a woman; the human mammary gland.
   2. A corresponding organ in other mammals.
   3. A corresponding rudimentary gland in the male.
2. 1. The superior ventral surface of the human body, extending from the neck to the abdomen.
   2. A corresponding part in other animals.
3. The part of a garment that covers the chest.
4. The seat of affection and emotion: “Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast” (Shakespeare).
5. A source of nourishment.
6. Something likened to the human breast: the breast of a hill.
7. The face of a mine or tunnel.

Where do i begin? Well we all know the primary function of breasts are the nurturing and dispertion of milk via lactation (right!?). The sexual role of breats cannot be understated, (hehe im so pleased the random selector picked this word) the role of breasts in human females lives has vastly evolved and stands much higher than most other animals. The breast demonstrates a visual sign of fertility and maturity which is often competely unconcious, this is usually the scientific explanation of when men say the bigger the better. The Kama Sutra even has the marking and indentation of the bussom with nails as erotic (Glad i've never bothered with that stupid pointless book....).

Feminists have argued that examples of breast fetishism have been found going back to the neolithic era, with the shrines in ancient Turkey. Archaeological excavations have revealed that the walls of the shrine(s) were adorned with disembodied pairs of breasts that appeared to have "an existence of their own". It has been argued that the breasts were revered by the women as instruments of motherhood.

The reverence shown to breasts also appears in the science of today's modern civilization. Breast fetishism is claimed to be an example of a contagious thought/expression (or meme - very interesting topic i will be discussing in the future) that quickly spreads throughout society, and that breasts are mainly bio-semiotic features (study of visual signs in biology) that have evolved to influence human sexuality rather than serve an exclusive maternal function.Legally, many Western legal systems believe the public display of women's breasts to be indecent exposure (Boo!). However, there are activist groups such as the Topfreedom movement who have been successful in persuading courts to overturn such laws (Yay!) on the basis of sex, arguing that a woman should be free to expose her chest in any context in which a man can expose his (i hear people across the nation saying "True Dat!").

Topless sunbathing has also become a mainstream accepted activity, adding weight to the claims that women should have the right to choose themselves whether they wish to be topless (Amen Brother!).

Breasts shoud be celebrated, no matter size or shape...so join me in raising a glass to toast the beautiful breasts in the world, we all love a good "face of a mine or a tunnel"!!!

Wow should get some extra hits from people 'accidently' finding this post on Google search...i only hope they stay and enjoy the read

:)

TO