5-2 Discussion_ Burying and Unburying the Dead_ Ethical Issues Surrounding Human Remains

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Raven DeJesus 5-2 Discussion: Burying and Unburying the Dead: Ethical Issues Surrounding Human Remains Hello Everyone The potential cultural ramifications of Performing scientific analysis on recently deceased in genocidal atrocities are that forensic anthropologists could assist law enforcement in identifying the genocide victims' remains, their age, sex, and how they were killed. Depending on the cultural beliefs, some may have reservations or outright protests about loved ones being dug up because they may feel that it is a disturbance to their dead relative spirit. For example, Judaism, Islam, and Jehovah's Witnesses "have objections to autopsies in that bodily intrusion violates the sanctity of keeping the human body complete." (Weaver, 2022) In countries like Cambodia that have experienced genocide atrocity, "religious leaders fighting various beliefs have objections to exclamation autopsy and other forensic practices." (Fleischman, 2016). Once again, it is dependent on the family's cultural background if they are okay with an explanation of their deceased relative. For example, families in Rwanda are happy to exhume the bodies of mass graves to find their relatives who were killed in the genocide and pursue Justice for them. I found an article about how Rwanda families who suffered genocide "even after 24 years, still are yearning for people to know what happened to their loved ones." (Ingber, 2018). However, some families, like those in Cambodia, would be resistant as it is digging up the dark past and disturbing the soul's peace. In truth, it is both a yes and no answer; the tourism and public commemorations are inappropriate responses to form a genocide set. Yes, because it shares the history of atrocities, making people aware and giving victims a voice after it was taken away. Sites like these are meant to elicit extreme reactions like sadness or wrenching horror for those who have suffered. However, family members of the victims may feel like their family members are being made into a spectacle and are being disrespected.

Survivors of events like these may feel like the horrors they face are not being taken seriously and that people are profiting off their trauma. Reference Weaver, K. D. W. D. (2022, May 17). Religions and the Autopsy: Overview, Islam, Judaism . Retrieved November 22, 2023, from https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1705993-overview?form=fpf Fleischman. (2016, December 30). Skeletal Analysis after Crimes Against Humanity and Genocides: Implications for Human Rights | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) . American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Retrieved November 22, 2023, from https://www.aaas.org/news/skeletal- analysis-after-crimes-against-humanity-and-genocides-implications- human-rights Ingber, S. (2018, April 26). Mass Graves Discovered 24 Years After Rwandan Genocide . NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo- way/2018/04/26/606105347/mass-graves-discovered-24-years-after- rwandan-genocide

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