Incest does not just happen Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does Elly Danica argue about child abuse?
It is embedded in the structure of society, not just isolated incidents.
What long-term effects can childhood abuse have on survivors?
Depression, addictions, and struggles in maintaining relationships and jobs.
Why does Danica describe survivors as politically and socially disenfranchised?
Because they must focus on surviving their trauma, limiting their societal participation.
How does childhood abuse contribute to social inequality?
It helps maintain an underclass by limiting victims’ life opportunities.
What contradiction does the author highlight in Canadian society?
Strong child protection rhetoric vs. high child poverty and cuts to services.
Why is child abuse considered a systemic issue?
Because it’s widespread and linked to power and control structures in society.
What does the author say about funding priorities in Canada?
More is spent on tax breaks for the wealthy than on support for children and mothers.
What is the role of frontline workers in addressing child abuse?
They witness the widespread effects and patterns of abuse in communities.
How does trauma from child abuse affect parenting?
Survivors may struggle to provide the nurturing they wish to their own children.
What social expectation is challenged by the effects of abuse?
That all citizens have equal opportunity to participate in society.
How does abuse impact a person’s ability to be an ‘equal citizen’?
They must invest much energy in healing, limiting civic and social engagement.
What does Danica suggest about the links between abuse and poverty?
Child abuse often leads to economic disadvantage and social marginalization.
What kind of communities does the author advocate for?
Ones that protect all children and vulnerable individuals fully.
What criticism is made about government spending?
Spending favors corporations over vital social programs for women and children.
What systemic change does the text imply is necessary?
A shift in societal values to prioritize child safety and equality.
What is a key factor in the ongoing cycle of abuse?
The lack of adequate support for survivors and prevention measures.
Why is the term ‘incest does not just happen’ significant?
It emphasizes that incest is not accidental, but rooted in societal structures.
How does the trauma of abuse affect future generations?
It can limit survivors’ ability to protect and nurture their children.
What underlying system does child abuse help sustain, according to Danica?
A society with unequal power and wealth distribution.
What moral question does the author raise?
Why society tolerates child poverty and abuse while privileging the wealthy.
