views in public display of affection and its impact
Public display of affection
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Public displays of affection are acts of physical intimacy in the view of others. What is an acceptable display of affection varies with respect to culture and context. Displays of affection in a public place, such as the street, are more likely to be objected to, than similar practices in a private place with only people from a similar cultural background present. Some organizations have rules limiting or prohibiting public displays of affection.
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Worldwide[edit]
Europe and North America[edit]
In most of the Western world, such as Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and the United States, it is very common to see people holding hands, hugging and sometimes kissing in public. It is not socially acceptable to be overly explicit, such as engaging in sexual activities. Kissing is more commonly seen in adult night-life, such as nightclubs. [1]
India[edit]
In India, public display of affection is a growing phenomenon, although stray incidents of police harassment of couples were reported in the past.[2][3] However, relaxation of previous generations ' social norms has made public displays of affection more common among India 's younger demographic.
East Asia[edit]
The display of physical attraction, once seen as uncommon, has become increasingly noticeable in East Asian countries. Confucianism is deeply rooted in the culture of many East Asian countries, predominantly in China, Korea, and Taiwan and for many members of the older generation, displaying one 's emotions publicly is going against such values.[4] Over the years however, the boundaries have been pushed and older generations are taking notice of how younger generations deviate, even slightly, from traditions. Holding hands, hugging, and even kissing in public has become a common sight, but it is still highly regarded as “unsightly.”[5] Some places such as the
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Married couple 's first kiss
Public displays of affection are acts of physical intimacy in the view of others. What is an acceptable display of affection varies with respect to culture and context. Displays of affection in a public place, such as the street, are more likely to be objected to, than similar practices in a private place with only people from a similar cultural background present. Some organizations have rules limiting or prohibiting public displays of affection.
Contents [show]
Worldwide[edit]
Europe and North America[edit]
In most of the Western world, such as Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and the United States, it is very common to see people holding hands, hugging and sometimes kissing in public. It is not socially acceptable to be overly explicit, such as engaging in sexual activities. Kissing is more commonly seen in adult night-life, such as nightclubs. [1]
India[edit]
In India, public display of affection is a growing phenomenon, although stray incidents of police harassment of couples were reported in the past.[2][3] However, relaxation of previous generations ' social norms has made public displays of affection more common among India 's younger demographic.
East Asia[edit]
The display of physical attraction, once seen as uncommon, has become increasingly noticeable in East Asian countries. Confucianism is deeply rooted in the culture of many East Asian countries, predominantly in China, Korea, and Taiwan and for many members of the older generation, displaying one 's emotions publicly is going against such values.[4] Over the years however, the boundaries have been pushed and older generations are taking notice of how younger generations deviate, even slightly, from traditions. Holding hands, hugging, and even kissing in public has become a common sight, but it is still highly regarded as “unsightly.”[5] Some places such as the
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