Taboo

into actions because of the social taboos. Here he is a representation of the male mentality as a whole. Though males have always considered themselves superior to women, they take it as a self-implicated right to appreciate female nudity whenever they get a chance. This can be done either in a bold or discreet manner, but every male does it. In this situation, the protagonist Palomar switches from boldness to shyness and his conscious overwhelms him. The social taboos cloud his mind, though a…

review the findings of research based on the mindset of serial killers and, will also explore the ideas and trends involving serial killers in today’s society. This article is designed to help us understand a little more about why things thought to be taboo involving serial killers, in some areas become somewhat of a trend. This article is appealing to readers with the basic social knowledge of trends, styles, and history of tattoos, and will cover these areas: why are serial killers so…

In the present day, though sex in general, let alone matters in regards to the LGBT community, are taboo topics of talking at tea tables, there is a steady paradigm shift in regards to attitudes towards homosexuality; one thereof moving the aforementioned topic from a nonverbal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” stance, to one of openness and tolerance of one’s…

and issues, such as sexuality. Last but not least, my family’s stand on sex topics are still firmed over the years, despite how our society has become more open toward sexuality issues. Unlike other families, the topic of sex is still considered a taboo in our family and that we don’t usually talk about it during family dinner or any of the family meet up, because whenever the topic of sex is brought up, there will always be someone who get upset about it, especially my grandfather. This is why…

reticent – partly cos people value personal space is a little introverted, so people often rarely get into someone else comfort zone. The acceptability of close physical affection between men in most of these contexts rests upon the taboo against homosexuality. Such taboos make it possible to have certain sorts of close relationships without them being…

that the 21 laws make alcohol taboo, thus driving underage drinking underground and causing more binge drinking to take place than otherwise would, due to the allure of forbidden fruit and the…

Teachings of the past have always remained within humans. Tales from ages ago still make their way into the modern day, allusions to the past. The lessons that people are taught when they are young stick with them throughout their lives, setting the morals. In The Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the group of young boys, stranded on an island, show the power that moral teachings of the past have upon people, even those completely hidden away from the order that enforces such morality. The…

either the children of ego’s mother’s sister, or ego’s father’s brother. Usually, these cousins grew up in the same village as ego, resulting in a closer sibling-like relationship. This means that incest between ego and a parallel cousin is strictly taboo. Cross cousins, on the other hand, are either the children of ego’s mother’s brother, or ego’s father’s sister. These cousins grew up in a different village as ego, making them basically strangers. Incest between ego and a cross cousin…

What is Freedom? This surprisingly simple question has been the driving force of humanity ever since large governing bodies have been formed. Is it the ability to do as you please? Say what you please? The right to keep secrets? Or can you truly be free? Only just recently have there been multiple issues that call for the understanding of freedom. Is it okay to kneel or sit down during an anthem? Can you release thousands of confidential articles without punishment? These are just two of many…

were also shunned by the public and the president, but they did not result in losing their jobs. These actions demonstrate that even though kneeling during the national anthem is not illegal, it is still disapproved by the public, and opposing these taboos results in being shunned.…