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A taboo, also spelled tabu, is a social group's ban, prohibition, or avoidance of something (usually an utterance or behavior) based on the group's sense that it is excessively repulsive, offensive, sacred, or allowed only for certain people.
Taboo is a BBC television drama series produced by Scott Free London and Hardy Son & Baker. It premiered on BBC One in the United Kingdom, on 7 January 2017 and on FX in the United States, on 10 January 2017.
In a group or society, a taboo is something that is not acceptable to talk about or do. An activity or behavior can be taboo in one culture, but not in another. Some things like cannibalism and sexual relationships between siblings are taboo in almost all societies. Sometimes even talking about taboos is taboo.
Jun 20, 2024 · But much like almost every prohibited thing, taboo relationships have an allure of their own. Some dare to explore it, and some are just too afraid to have a peek into the darker sides of their beings.
A teenage girl gets her first sexual experience with her best friend's brother and the news turns her upper-middle class family upside down.
Swear words typically originate from areas of life considered sacred or taboo, such as religion, sex, and bodily functions. The power of these words lies in their ability to transgress societal...
An incest taboo is any cultural rule or norm that prohibits sexual relations between certain members of the same family, mainly between individuals related by blood. All known human cultures have norms that exclude certain close relatives from those considered suitable or permissible sexual or marriage partners, making such relationships taboo.
Roxanne moves in with her Uncle and Auntie where her past of sexual abuse against her cousins tears the family apart while discovering a deeper secret that has major...
The Dangerous Taboo of Suicide. By Michael Bamarni. As someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, I understand why it’s such a taboo topic. There are layers of anger and guilt over their decision, but also sadness and confusion. Why did they do it? Why wasn’t I enough? What am I going to do without them? Who am I without them?
Jun 11, 2024 · From love and pride to discomfort and hate, ten people describe their feelings about their own periods.
