Author: Laxmi Priya

Sibling Abuse: The Silent Normalization Within Families Violence among siblings is usually brushed off as normal rivalry, especially if among sisters. This neglect hides serious psychological, emotional, and physical damage. This article examines a case in which an older sister systematically abuses her younger sister—physically and mentally—under the watch of a silent, facilitating father. Normalization of such within the family presents serious questions about intra-familial abuse, gender roles, and the long-term psychiatric effects on the victim. Introduction Domestic violence has long been theorized in the context of spouse abuse or child-parent abuse, placing power imbalances and family hierarchies into focus.…