Taboo

Under the terms of language, taboo is one of scientific phenomenon, which is interesting to discuss, because every society has its own way to express their  taboo. Wardhaugh, (1986:230) noted that linguistics taboo violated on occasion  to draw attention to one self, to show contempt, to be aggressive or provocative, or to mock authority. The penalty for breaking a linguistics taboo can be served, for blasphemy and obscenity are still crimes in many jurisdictions.

 In additions, the degree of violating the taboo is bigger among close or intimate relationship of breakers. For example, close friends have wider opportunity in expressing it. Social class and degree of education also affects the violating of the taboo. Linguistic taboo is an important matter, as the implementation of the things-words, phrases and sentences etc. by a language user will raise annoyances and disrespect. We learn taboo in term to know and to avoid of using it, not to know and utilize it. Taboo exist not only in the terms of words but also in the terms of gestures, pictures, attitudes, behavior etc.

Taboo words occur in most of all languages, morever failure to adhere because often-strict rules governing and using them can lead to punishment or public shame. Many people will never employ words of this type and most other will only use them in restricted set of situations. However, there are always those who are prepared to break taboos as irrational and unjustified, as in certain movements for free speech Wardhaugh, (1986:230).
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