warm up #2 what is a taboo? how do you think a taboo could hinder diffusion?
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Warm Up #2
• What is a Taboo?
• How do you think a Taboo could hinder Diffusion?
Taboos
A restriction on behavior imposed by social custom.
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Religious Taboos
• Which religions do not consume:
Pork?
Wine?
Beef?
Shellfish (Crabs, shrimp, etc.)?
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World Muslim Population
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Swine Stock
Figure 4-8
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World Wine Production
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Which groups have the following taboos?
• Use of modern technology• Mistreatment of business cards• Taking a picture with three people• Unlucky number 4• Eating food with you left hand• Showing the bottom of your shoes to
others• Giving flowers in an even number.
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A few taboos in American Culture
1. Body odor
2. Public touching apart from the arm
3. The numbers 13 or 666
4. The mistreatment of holy symbols
5. A young woman marrying a much older man (20 yrs old and 80 yrs old).
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Why is this taboo?
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