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Father-Daughter Incest
Book • 1981
This book is a thorough examination of father-daughter incest, based on an intensive clinical study of 40 incest victims and numerous interviews with professionals in mental health, child protection, and law enforcement.
Judith Lewis Herman presents a composite picture of the incestuous family, discussing the dynamics typical of such families, the traditional values that promote abusive conduct, and the legal and treatment systems that often fail victims.
The book also includes practical suggestions for approaching families affected by incest, strengthening the mother's position, and protecting the victim.
Herman's work challenges the backlash against incest survivors and offers a feminist analysis of how society deals with this issue.
Judith Lewis Herman presents a composite picture of the incestuous family, discussing the dynamics typical of such families, the traditional values that promote abusive conduct, and the legal and treatment systems that often fail victims.
The book also includes practical suggestions for approaching families affected by incest, strengthening the mother's position, and protecting the victim.
Herman's work challenges the backlash against incest survivors and offers a feminist analysis of how society deals with this issue.
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