Exploring Familial Attraction and Incest Taboo

This chapter examines the Westermark effect, which proposes that individuals raised together develop a lack of sexual attraction towards each other. It discusses genetic sexual attraction among separated relatives and critiques societal views on familial structures, alongside historical perspectives on marriage within familial networks. The evolution of societal norms surrounding cousin and sibling marriages is explored, highlighting the influence of cultural and historical contexts on these dynamics.