I'm doing a term paper on it.
2007-08-19 09:31:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Hmmm I believe it's more of a "cycle" of experience where the grandfather molests the son, the son continues to molest his nephew, the nephew may molest his daughter, etc.
I haven't come across anything that states that there is an "incest" gene. People just think that a person exposed to abuse has a higher chance of repeating the abuse, and this is what leads to generations of abuse within a family over time.
I'm not saying everyone becomes an incest abuser just because they were the victim of incest. A lot of people don't repeat what was done to them, but some do.
2007-08-19 10:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it is genetic - but that it is passed down throughout the family as a "normal" practice...
One generation does the "deed" - and it is up to them if it goes any further than that. If they felt that is was alright, then they will teach their kids the same thing - but if it was forced upon them (where they did NOT approve), then they will do everything they can to PREVENT it from happening again!!
2007-08-20 10:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by kr_toronto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't believe so, I think if one"s an "***" it doesn't necessarily mean he or she will pass it on. Unless the person does it in front of their children as a way of life. Then their children may think thats the "right" thing. But no I don't think so....
2007-08-19 12:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and here is just one of many examples.
Hawaiian Royal Incest
http://www.transatlantica.org/document525.html
2007-08-19 10:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-08-19 09:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋