taboos
Taboos refer to social or cultural prohibitions or restrictions that are considered morally or socially unacceptable, often surrounded by strong societal disapproval or stigma. They involve behaviors, actions, or discussions that are deemed taboo by a particular culture, group, or society, and violating these norms can lead to punishment, ostracism, or other negative consequences.
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