Asked by RAJINDER SINGH on Sep 23, 2024
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Culturally prescribed avoidances involving ritual prohibitions are called:
A) sins
B) proscriptions
C) taboos
D) commandments
Ritual Prohibitions
Rules or taboos within a culture or religion that restrict certain actions or behaviors as part of ritual practices.
Culturally Prescribed Avoidances
Specific prohibitions or restrictions that are imposed by a culture on the behavior of its members, often for religious, moral, or social reasons.
Taboos
Cultural prohibitions or restrictions on certain actions, topics, or substances, based on societal norms and values.
- Recognize the role of rituals, taboos, and rites of passage in societal religious practices.
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Porsche Allen5 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Culturally prescribed avoidances involving ritual prohibitions are known as taboos. Sins are transgressions against religious or moral laws, rather than cultural practices. Proscriptions and commandments are similar concepts, but typically refer to specific rules or injunctions rather than broader cultural practices.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of rituals, taboos, and rites of passage in societal religious practices.