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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 | + | 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 | + | 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> |
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| + | 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:Religion]] | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Hollywood Values]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:38, November 27, 2018
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 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.[1]
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.