The term scandal comes from the Greek "skándalon" which means " trap or obstacle ". It is considered a fact that has been widely publicized, and that includes accusations about an incorrect action, which violates morality. Sometimes the scandal can be based on slander or deception, with the purpose of discreditingto the person involved, said person may take legal action against the defamer, however the damage will already be done. Scandals can occur in different contexts, on the political level, on the artistic level, etc. A fact will be scandalous if it goes against the norms shared by most of society, in ancient times women always wore dresses and skirts and pants were exclusively for men, if a woman was seen wearing pants, this was a scandal for the society of that time.
The understanding of what a scandal represents is that of the person who for some reason feels scandalized by something. However, this conception will be subject to many factors, for example, the individual's family and school formation, as well as the set of values that surround it. Subjects such as homosexuality, infidelity, abortion, are the cause of scandalous events. In the artistic world is where more scandals can be raised, that is why singers, actors, etc. They always try not to damage their image through them.
When a person likes to speak loudly, with shouts, it is said that it is scandalous, also when a dispute or discussion is formed in a meeting, it is said that a scandal has been formed.
