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Incest in Palau: "Delemumuu undressed"
1Ministry of Health, Republic of Palau. skuartei@palaunet.com
Pacific Health Dialog
|January 10, 2008
Summary
Incest is a significant conflict in Palauan society, defined differently across clans. Addressing this deeply ingrained issue requires societal acknowledgment and action.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Cultural Anthropology
Background:
- Previous studies on Palauan incest lack depth.
- Incest presents a severe conflict in traditional and contemporary Palauan society.
Purpose of the Study:
- Define the cultural framework of incest in Palau.
- Summarize incest cases and discuss societal burden.
- Propose future actions for definition clarification.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and case summaries.
- Analysis of cultural definitions through 'kelulau' (whispers).
- Examination of vertical and horizontal social structures.
Main Results:
- Incest occurs at alarming rates, often communicated discreetly via 'kelulau'.
- Definitions of incest vary across Palauan clans ('kebliil').
- Incest is defined vertically and horizontally within social structures.
Conclusions:
- Current data is insufficient to determine accurate prevalence rates.
- Palauan society must address the pervasive issue of incest.
- Societal neglect makes the entire community culpable.
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