Definitions
- Referring to behavior or language that is considered inappropriate or offensive in public. - Describing actions or words that are not necessarily explicit but still violate social norms or standards. - Talking about conduct or speech that is morally questionable or offensive.
- Referring to behavior or language that is considered highly offensive, vulgar, or repulsive. - Describing actions or words that are explicitly sexual or graphic in nature. - Talking about material that is considered morally corrupt or depraved.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to behavior or language that is considered inappropriate or offensive.
- 2Both can be used to describe actions or words that violate social norms or standards.
- 3Both are subjective terms that can vary based on cultural and personal values.
- 4Both can be used to describe material that is considered morally questionable or offensive.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Obscenity is more severe and extreme than indecency.
- 2Explicitness: Obscenity involves explicit sexual or graphic content, while indecency may not be as explicit.
- 3Legal implications: Obscenity can have legal consequences, while indecency may not necessarily result in legal action.
- 4Subjectivity: Indecency is more subjective and open to interpretation than obscenity.
- 5Scope: Obscenity is a narrower term than indecency, which can encompass a wider range of behaviors or language.
Remember this!
Indecency and obscenity are both words used to describe behavior or language that is considered inappropriate or offensive. However, obscenity is a more severe and explicit term that involves sexually graphic or highly offensive content. Indecency is a broader term that encompasses a wider range of behaviors or language that violate social norms or standards, but may not necessarily be as explicit or severe as obscenity.
