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تونزي تيليغراف
Tunisia Insults and Fines
The article addresses the phenomenon of the widespread use of insults and vulgar language in Tunisian society through a historical and academic overview. It begins with Byram Tunsi's critique in 1934 of the proliferation of profanity in the streets of Tunis, viewing it as a social phenomenon that reflects the culture and values of the community. The discussion then moves to a recent study describing insults as part of a linguistic system used in various contexts—whether for insult, humor, or expressing closeness. The research also shows that the function of insults varies depending on the context, making it difficult to establish strict laws or judge the speaker's intent solely on the basis of the words used. As the use of coarse language on social media has increased, the spread of insults has become faster and broader. Legal debates are underway regarding fines that could reach up to 2,000 dinars to curb this behavior in public places, especially when children are present or near educational institutions. The sources emphasize that this issue is not exclusive to Tunisia but is part of a global phenomenon characterized by diverse types of insults and varying contexts of use. This presents legal and social challenges in regulating such language without infringing on freedom of expression.
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