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Global (well, hardly!) morality [message #24552]

Wed, 08 June 2005 17:32

timmy

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I have been having a major ponder about the differences between the USA where the majority of people who read and post here hail from, and Europe where many of the remainder hail from. I have little knowledge of the Pacific areas so they may need to be put into context as well.

It has struck me that morality differs markedly across the Atlantic Ocean. Look at the following examples:

In the USA one is not fully adult until 21. In Europe 18
In the USA nudity, even in the family, is not the norm. In Europe not only is it normal (or not cared about) but naturist beaches as not unusual
In the USA sex is, or seems, taboo. In Europe it is treated in the main as a normal and healthy issue
In the USA alcohol may not even be given to a minor. In Europe we view alcohol as a normal and social thing and children may drink in private. In public children may drink in restaurants accompanied by responsible adults

I am now looking for your input with other examples of oddities. And I'm much interested in comments about my list so far.

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