Phrases with «societal taboos»

"Societal taboos" refers to certain behaviors, beliefs, or topics that are considered unacceptable or inappropriate within a particular culture or society. These taboos can vary widely but generally involve subjects like sex, death, or religion, and breaking these unwritten rules may lead to social disapproval or punishment. Full definition

Sentences with «societal taboos»

  • This breakdown of societal taboos against lemur hunting, a study now shows, combined with weak enforcement of wildlife laws, is contributing to a rise in illegal lemur poaching in the country. (sciencemag.org)
  • With the reduction of cinematic censorship and the erosion of societal taboos, the exploitation film rose to popularity in the late 1960s, trailing the rise of drive - ins and grindhouse theatres. (tech-gaming.com)
  • It's compelling, poetic, rebellious, funny and one of the few movies that feels like it's been culled from another time and place yet broodingly bends modern societal taboos. (metacritic.com)
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