Taboo

Definition of Taboo

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Taboo: A polynesian word, first encountered by Captain Cook, meaning literally ‘marked off’. It refers to those special articles or symbols within a culture that are given a distinct status as either sacred, metaphysical or dangerous. Incest is a taboo most are familiar with.

Taboo: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Taboo. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada