Inappropriateness

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Inappropriateness refers to standards or ethics that are typically viewed as being negative in society.[1] It differs from things that are illicit in that inappropriate behavior does not necessarily have any accompanying legal ramifications.[2]

Compendium

Although social ills are usually outlawed in wider society, there are many examples wherein various jurisdictions give its inhabitants full discretion over certain aspects of their lives so they can police themselves without any intrusiveness.[3] For instance although it is legal to flatulate in a crowded elevator, there are strong social pressures not to do so.[4] Other socially contentious behavior, such as smoking while pregnant may procure a statement from a public health organization rather than from a law enforcement organization.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia of Special Education, Elaine Fletcher-Janzen - 2007, p 143
  2. ↑ Handbook of Social Psychology - Page 564, Amanda Ward - 2013
  3. ↑ Policing Citizens: Authority and Rights - Page 31, P. A. J. Waddington - 1999
  4. ↑ Arthur, Robert (2012). You Will Die: The Burden of Modern Taboos. p. III.
  5. ↑ http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/alcohol-and-smoking-in-pregnancy
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