The incest like taboo and liberation of victim

Authors

  • Iskra Pavez Soto Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, Observatorio Regional de Paz y Seguridad (ORPAS) y Universidad del Desarrollo, Facultad de Gobierno. Correo electrónico: iskra.pavez@ubo.cl

Abstract

In this paper I propose an analysis about the so-called myth of the incest taboo, a mechanism of patriarchal, male and adult domination, paradoxically, it’s invisibilizing and perpetuating situations of incestuous sexual violence within families that most affect to girls. It is an analytical text but lived experience with doses. As this is a complex and multidimensional issue, this article board incest from its historical dimension, considering that on this issue concur biological dimension of our species and the sociocultural dimension, we live in families and communities and, therefore, in power relations. From these elements, I present some reflections that allow visualize the victim of incestuous sexual violence in a new condition: as a social figure that develops actions of resistance, agency and liberation.

Keywords

Incest, Sexual Violence, Patriarchy, Victims

Author Biography

Iskra Pavez Soto, Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, Observatorio Regional de Paz y Seguridad (ORPAS) y Universidad del Desarrollo, Facultad de Gobierno. Correo electrónico: iskra.pavez@ubo.cl

Dra. en Sociología de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

Investigadora en el Observatorio Regional de Paz y Seguridad (ORPAS) de la Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins y académica de la Facultad de Gobierno de la Universidad del Desarrollo.

Published

08-11-2016

How to Cite

Pavez Soto, I. (2016). The incest like taboo and liberation of victim. thenea igital. evista e ensamiento investigación ocial, 16(3), 285–300. https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/athenea.1966

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