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why is incest wrong?
I was asked this question by one of my friends. As put off as I was, I was also left thinking: why exactly? Obviously, if two biologically related people decide to reproduce, chances are that their children will have some kind of physical deformity or mental disability. However, why is the case of adopted siblings, or two sisters? why are our brains wired to be repulsed at the mere thought of a relationship between siblings? And I would like to state that I 1000% disagree with incest in any, any, context.
it's abuse. you can't meaningfully say yes to something (a relationship) you can't meaningfully say no to. regardless of gender, whether it's parent-child, between siblings, extended family (aunts/uncles/cousins etc.), and even if there is no blood/biological relation, it's harmful. power dynamics (financial, emotional, physical, the list goes on),...... 1 reply
