Mona Chalabi: Apa buruk kalau menikahi sepupuku?

Apa buruk kalau menikahi sepupuku?

Ada hal-hal yang kita terima sebagai kenyataan mutlak yang tidak selalu perlu dilandasi data. Contoh utama: pernikahan antar sepupu dianggap tabu. Dalam episode ini,  jurnalis data Mona Chalabi melihat angka di balik silsilah keluarga kita untuk memaparkan bahwa pernikahan antar sepupu sudah sangat biasa dan tidak terlalu "menjijikan" dari yang kamu kira. Mau dengar lebih lanjut dari Mona? Kunjungi podcastnya, Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi, dari TED Audio Collective.

Many cultures consider cousin marriage taboo, but data reveals it has been a widespread and historically accepted practice. Around 10 percent of families globally are headed by couples who are second cousins or closer, totaling over 750 million people. While fears about birth defects have driven stigma, scientific research shows the increased risk is relatively minor. Shifting attitudes and legal bans in places like the US are shaped more by social norms than by clear evidence of harm.