Immorality
Immorality denotes the quality or state of being immoral, that is, violating widely held moral norms. Morality refers to shared beliefs about right and wrong that guide conduct. Immorality is a normative judgment applied to actions, motives, or character by communities, institutions, or individuals. What counts as immoral varies across cultures and historical periods and can shift with new information or social changes.
The term derives from the Latin immoralitas, literally "not moral," and entered English through French. Its precise
Philosophical perspectives on immorality split along theories of duty, consequences, and character. Deontologists label acts immoral
Legal and social dimensions of immorality do not always align. Some immoral acts are illegal or punished
Critics warn that labeling actions as immoral can stigmatize dissent or minority practices. Supporters argue that