Innocence.

[Thorne]

Also sometimes innocence is used (perhaps inapropriately considering the words original definiton) to describe one who is unaware or less knowledgable in the ways of a given thing.

True, as in "innocent as a baby".

But then where does one draw the line between "innocent" and "stupid"?

[thir]

True, as in "innocent as a baby".

But then where does one draw the line between "innocent" and "stupid"?

Why 'stupid'? If it is something you do not know, it must be lack of experience, right?

I know a bride was supposed to be 'innocent', that is, a virgin and totally lacking in sexual knowledge, which means the wedding night must have been a profound shock. That is stupid.

I agree that 'innocence' as in purposely keeping others from knowledge is also stupid, if not oppressive, as it makes them less able to cope, or indeed manage their own lives.

[Thorne]

I agree that 'innocence' as in purposely keeping others from knowledge is also stupid, if not oppressive, as it makes them less able to cope, or indeed manage their own lives.

Exactly, especially those who not only keep others from knowledge but who refuse to gain that knowledge for themselves.