Pleas highlight why the law of infantice in Australia is an objectionable patriarchal condescension toward women. Secifcially, because it upholds stereotypes of a woman's role in society.

My understanding so far:

The law of infanticide in Australia has historically been shaped by the stereotypical notion of the role of a woman as a mother. The archetype of an ideal mother is a woman who provides nurturing care and raises her child.

Please elaborate and provide authoritative sources that back up explanation.