Taboo
Taboo
Taboo (pronounced: tə-ˈbü) is a term used in social sciences to describe actions, objects, or ideas that are prohibited or restricted by social or cultural norms. The term originates from the Tongan word "tabu", which means "prohibited" or "forbidden".
Etymology
The word "taboo" was introduced to English by Captain James Cook in his description of his third voyage around the world when he visited Tonga in 1771. He adopted the Tongan term "tabu", which was used to refer to any kind of prohibition, including religious ones.
Related Terms
- Social Norms: The unwritten rules of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society.
- Cultural Norms: Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups.
- Stigma: A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
- Sanction: A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
- Deviance: Behavior that violates accepted norms and expectations.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Taboo
- Wikipedia's article - Taboo
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