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What does it mean?
Society lacks a clear or shared definition of indecency.
In plain terms
No one knows what counts as indecent today.
What can you take from it?
Standards for indecency are unclear or absent.

Where it applies

  • cultural debates
  • regulations

Putting it to work

  • policy making
  • content ratings

Questions to consider

  • Can indecency be objectively defined?
  • Who sets the standard?

Another view

Different groups may have strong but conflicting definitions.

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