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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 higher religions 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. | + | A mark of differentiation between civilized countries and primitive tribes is that the higher [[religions]] 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 televized 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 televized 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> | ||
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Revision as of 06:32, January 15, 2008
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 higher religions 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 televized documentaries) take this approach. [1]