Taboo in FrencePPT
IntroductionTaboo is a cultural phenomenon that occurs in various cultures a...
IntroductionTaboo is a cultural phenomenon that occurs in various cultures and societies. It refers to a kind of prohibition or taboo in a given culture or society, which is considered immoral, illegal, or taboo. France is a country with a long history and culture, so taboo is also present in French culture. In this paper, we will explore the taboo in France from the perspective of history, culture, and social customs. HistoryThe history of France is very rich, and the taboo in history is mainly derived from religion, politics, and culture. For example, during the Middle Ages, the persecution of heresy was very fierce. The Cathars were considered as heresy by the Catholic Church, and their beliefs were not recognized by the official church. Therefore, the Cathars were persecuted and even massacred by the French government. In addition, during the French Revolution, there were some political slogans and actions that were considered taboo by the revolutionary leaders, such as aristocrats trying to restore the monarchy, or attempts to overthrow the Jacobin dictatorship. CultureThe taboo in French culture mainly focuses on topics such as death, sex, and politics. These topics are considered "inappropriate" or "improper" in public speech or artistic works. For example, when discussing death and dying in France, it is often referred to as "leaving", "passing away", etc., and avoiding direct mentioning of death itself. In addition, the word "sex" is often not directly mentioned in French polite society, but it is generally avoided using euphemisms such as "relations intimes" or "l'acte sexuel". At the same time, there are also some taboos in French political culture, such as avoidance of discussion of ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation in political debate and public speech. Social CustomsIn French social customs, there are also some taboos. For example, there is a clear hierarchy in French society based on class, wealth, education level, etc., which makes some people with lower status feel that they are being discriminated against or excluded by the upper class. This feeling is considered taboo by many French people because it violates the principle of equality and fraternity in French society. In addition, when visiting friends or relatives, it is taboo to arrive empty-handed (without gifts) to show respect and goodwill. It is also considered taboo to eat with your fingers or speak with your mouth full of food in social occasions. ConclusionTaboo is a cultural phenomenon that exists in various cultures and societies. France also has its own taboos that have been handed down through history, culture, and social customs. Although these taboos may seem unreasonable or immoral to some people, they are an important part of French culture and society. Therefore, we should respect these taboos and avoid violating them when we communicate with French people or participate in French cultural activities.
