Research Article
Why are Taboos Still Used?
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.11-11-2022.2329405, author={Yuni Saputri}, title={Why are Taboos Still Used?}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Language, Literature, Education, and Culture, ICOLLEC 2022, 11--12 November 2022, Malang, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICOLLEC}, year={2023}, month={6}, keywords={taboo norms culture modern era}, doi={10.4108/eai.11-11-2022.2329405} }- Yuni Saputri
Year: 2023
Why are Taboos Still Used?
ICOLLEC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.11-11-2022.2329405
Abstract
Taboos emerge in society regarding religion, society, law, and even because ecological. Taboos are frequently classified as "sacred" acts; thus, breaking taboos is a serious deviant act that may lead to feelings of shame and guilt as well as indirect or direct negative repercussions from society. Many people believe and follow taboos. There are several reasons why taboos are still trusted and followed by the community because taboos are supported by cultural traditions and religious norms, and taboos are a socially approved practice for a long time. However, sometimes the taboos are not logical and irrational. Nevertheless, taboos are still used in society. Even though the taboos abuse science in modern aspects today. In this paper, I would like to elaborate on why taboos still exist and are still appreciated today.
