What is the worst thing that society accepts as a cultural norm?

**Wondergirl** · 08-17-2018, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Bhavya

Hello Friends,

In our local social groups we have some set of cultural norms, They are the shared expectations and rules that guide the behavior of people.
It mainly learned and reinforced from parents, elders, and teachers.There are certain horrible cultural norms out there which is accepted by our society.

What do you think which is the worst cultural norm accepted by our society?

Hi Bhavya,

In our local society widows treat as taboo beings. I think this is worst cultural norm that accepted in this 21st century. This situation must be change. thank you for choosing this topic on discussion.

**Bhavya** · 08-18-2018, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Hi Bhavya,

In our local society widows treat as taboo beings. I think this is worst cultural norm that accepted in this 21st century. This situation must be change. thank you for choosing this topic on discussion.

I agree with you , My mother also a widow and she herself believe that she is a taboo because this society treated her like that ,It took me a lot of time and effort to change her mind.As you said this situation should be change then only widows also live a happy life.