The acceptability (or otherwise) of physically touching another person can depend on many factors – including the social relationship of the toucher and the touchee, and of course, where you touch them (that’s to say, not only the bodily region, but also the socio-geographic location). A research team from Aalto University and the University of […]
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The Navajo mother-in-law taboo
Observing an old and curious Navajo taboo, Narbona was not allowed to look at his mother-in-law, nor she at him. It was a custom designed to keep the peace and, apparently, to avoid sexual tension. In fact, many mothers-in-law in Navajo country went so far as to wear little warning bells on their clothing so […]