Are the words "stigma" and "taboo" too strong for our intervention? See below various definitions which have left me conflicted as to whether they should form part of our rationale. In bold are phrases which give the word relevance to our project, in italics the reverse. This might seem pedantic or petty, but if we are to publish our rationale and upload stuff online with the rationale it is important to recognise the implications of the words we use.
Google Search - Oxford Dictionary
Stigma - a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
Taboo - a social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.
Cambridge Dictionary
Stigma - a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair.
Taboo - an action or word that is avoided for religious or social reasons.
Collins English Dictionary
Stigma - If something has a stigma attached to it, people think it is something to be ashamed of.
Taboo - if there is a taboo on a subject or activity, it is a social custom to avoid doing that activity or talking about that subject, because people find them embarrassing or offensive.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Stigma - a mark of shame or discredit.
Taboo - banned on grounds of morality or taste.
Vocabulary.com
Stigma - if something has a negative association attached to it ... the negative stereotype or reputation attached to something.
Taboo - something considered taboo is naughty, something society considers a no-no ... when we say that certain subjects are "taboo", meaning off-limits for discussion.
If you are not satisfied by any of this, I suggest an alternative:
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I agree, I wasn't sure when you suggested it but the definitions definitely provide some clarifications. Stigma perhaps we would keep because it think it encompasses the limited discussion around the lack of interaction, but taboo I think is too strong. I will write up a new rationale with the adjusted terms. Akwardness I think is a more appropriate word and more fitting. Should we remove both phrases or do you think we can keep Stigma??
ReplyDeleteI'm more inclined to go with "awkwardness" now, simply because there's no cause for debate like "stigma" potentially has.
ReplyDeleteI agree with some of what has been said so far.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, I feel that the word Taboo, and ive mentioned this in a conversation I had with Isiah, sounds rather 'taboo' itself. It's not a word which is commonly used/heard in day to day life.
I think awkwardness can just about work however.