Historical Trajectories of Violence: Incestuous Families in Saskatchewan, 1901-1931

RESOLVing Violence

In the latest episode of the Resolving Violence podcast, we are joined by historian and PhD candidate, Candice Klein. Join the conversation as we delve into her groundbreaking research, "If My Wife Had Been Home, This Would Never Have Happened: Incest in Saskatchewan, 1901 to 1931."
Through her extensive study, Candice explores the intricate factors contributing to incestuous families and highlights the disturbing pattern of bias in the sentencing of perpetrators based on ethnicity and race.
However, our discussion extends beyond historical research as Candice emphasizes the significance of understanding the intergenerational impact of violence. She also sheds light on how past traumas continue to reverberate in present-day challenges, particularly in Saskatchewan.
Candice Klein's work serves as a stark reminder of the importance of acknowledging the historical context of abuse and the lasting repercussions on individuals and communities. Her dedication to examining these challenging narratives represents the first step toward fostering conversations that can lead to meaningful change and healing. It also contributes to cultivating a more informed and empathetic approach to addressing similar issues in today's context.
Learn More About Our Guest:
Candice Klein (she/her): Historian and PhD candidate in the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research fields include queer, gender, legal, and Indigenous histories in Western Canada. She is committed to social justice issues and engages in various community events, public history lectures, and grassroots volunteer opportunities. She is the 2023 recipient of the Everett Baker Award for Saskatchewan Heritage for her thesis research and her work with the Neil Richards Collection of Gender and Sexual Diversity at the University Archives and Special Collections. Her PhD dissertation, titled "If my wife had been home this would never have happened’: Incest in Saskatchewan 1901 to 1931,” examines the ways that race, ethno-religious identities, gender, and class Influence judicial outcomes in cases of incest.

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