Power and sex in the family
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Most human societies do not permit incest, although it is recognised as a powerful influence perhaps dating back to primitive society. Social scientists recognise three degrees of incest. The first is between people related very closely such as parents and children. The second is relationships between people such as cousins, and the third is between people related only by marriage. There is evidence that a strong taboo exists against incest because of the detrimental effect on the health of any children resulting from the relationship.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1993
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Why fraternity cannot be cloned
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The possibility of using human cloning to choose a particular type of child seems to treat children as just another object owned by their parents. Parents should be able to accept diversity and difference within the members of their families. Tolerance of differences between the members of the family forms a basis for society's attitudes to individuality within the community. The idea of choosing a child has parallels with the idea of the ideal family, as portrayed in Nazi propaganda.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1998
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Family belonging
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Kinship has played an important role in establishing the principle of organization, not just for collaboration and protection, but for order and sustenance. The essence of family belonging has continuously thrived in society, but rising tensions and contradictions can cause cultural disarray.
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 1997
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