In the United States an example of a taboo is_______________?
Correct answer: B. marrying sister
- A. making money
- B. marrying sister
- C. gambling
- D. climbing Mt Rushmore
Explanation
A taboo is a strongly prohibited act that a society treats as deeply unacceptable. Marrying one’s sister is a clear example, whereas making money and ordinary gambling are not universally taboo in the United States.
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