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'''Taboo''' means forbidden, though not necessarily '[[evil]]'. Taboos are social norms, often preventative in nature. For example, the Western society taboo against [[cannibalism]].
'''Taboo''' means forbidden, though not necessarily '[[evil]]'. Taboos are social norms, often preventative in nature. For example, the Western society taboo against [[cannibalism]].
A mark of differentiation between civilized countries and primitive tribes is that the [[religions]] of civilized countries explicitly require and forbid what they consider to be good and evil. For example, the [[Judeo-Christian]] tradition has the [[Ten Commandments]]. In primitive cultures, a taboo is often tacit.
A mark of differentiation between civilized countries and primitive tribes is that the [[religions]] of the former explicitly require and forbid what is good and evil. For example, the [[Judeo-Christian]] tradition has the [[Ten Commandments]]. In primitive cultures, a taboo is often tacit.
Some anthropologists who promote [[cultural relativism]] have sought to introduce 'uncivilised' practices into 'civilised' society. The increasingly liberal ''National Geographic'' magazine (and especially its televised documentaries) take this approach.<ref>"And wonder what would drive you to be tatooed." [http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/programs/taboo.html?format=wm&vid=taboo.wmv (video)]</ref>
Some anthropologists who promote [[cultural relativism]] have sought to introduce 'uncivilised' practices into 'civilised' society. The increasingly liberal ''National Geographic'' magazine (and especially its televised documentaries) take this approach.<ref>"And wonder what would drive you to be tatooed." [http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/programs/taboo.html?format=wm&vid=taboo.wmv (video)]</ref>
Taboo is a topic often discussed by moralists, ethicists, theologicans and sociologists. Also to know conservative and liberal activism has its own rules, core beliefs and taboos they take very seriously.
Taboo is a topic often discussed by moralists, ethicists, theologicans and sociologists. Also to know conservative and liberal activism has its own rules, core beliefs and taboos they take very seriously.
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==References==
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[[Category:Hollywood Values]]