UNDERSTANDING TABOO: LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND SOCIAL BOUNDARIES

Abstract

This article examines the concept of taboo from linguistic, cultural, and social perspectives. It explores how taboos function in various societies to maintain moral boundaries, social order, and cultural identity. Special emphasis is placed on linguistic taboos, euphemism, and the implications of taboo topics in education and intercultural communication. The article also considers how globalization and digital media are reshaping traditional taboos in the modern world.