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[Silence around incest victims].
Samir Ben Salem1, Natacha Bras1, Céline Renaudet-Calvo1
1Amnésie traumatique France, 26 parc Les-Rochelines, 17220 La Jarne, France.
Soins; La Revue De Reference Infirmiere
|August 31, 2021
Summary
Incest prohibitions are fundamental, yet their violations cause critical, often hidden consequences. Understanding these effects requires acknowledging the taboo
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Incest is a universal taboo with profound societal implications.
- The consequences of incestuous behavior are frequently overlooked or minimized.
- Understanding the complexities of incest requires addressing its unique characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the critical and often invisibilized consequences of incest.
- To analyze the dimensions of violence and effects stemming from incestuous acts.
- To identify obstacles hindering a full comprehension of incest's impact.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of societal attitudes towards incest.
- Examination of psychological and sociological literature on incest.
- Case study review focusing on the effects of incestuous relationships.
Main Results:
- Transgression of incest prohibitions results in severe, yet often hidden, consequences.
- The "unthinkable" nature of incest contributes to social denial and lack of understanding.
- Multiple modalities of incest present unique challenges for societal comprehension and intervention.
Conclusions:
- Incest has critical, frequently invisibilized consequences that demand attention.
- Societal denial and the taboo nature of incest impede full understanding of its effects.
- Addressing the specificities of incest is essential for comprehending its violence and impact.