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| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | + | A '''taboo''' is a strong [[social]] [[prohibition]] (or [[ban (law)|ban]]) against words, objects, actions, discussions, or people that are considered undesirable or offensive by a group, culture, or society. Breaking the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent. Some taboo activities or customs are prohibited under [[law]] and transgressions may lead to severe [[Penalty|penalties]]. Other taboos result in [[embarrassment]], [[shame]] and [[rude]]ness.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] |
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A taboo is a strong social prohibition (or ban) against words, objects, actions, discussions, or people that are considered undesirable or offensive by a group, culture, or society. Breaking the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent. Some taboo activities or customs are prohibited under law and transgressions may lead to severe penalties. Other taboos result in embarrassment, shame and rudeness.[1] [Apr 2007]
Taboo and art
Many contemporary artists deal with taboo images and ideas, or known to exhibit or discuss taboo subjects and issues, including:
