Types of Norms

• norms - which are a set of traits and

  behaviors that society considers acceptable

  and are thus encouraged and passed on to

  other members.
• Folkways - are behaviors that are learned and

  shared by a social group that we

  often refer to as “customs” in a

  group that are not morally

  significant, but they can be

  important for social acceptance.
• Mores - are norms of morality, or right and

  wrong, and if you break one, it is

  often considered offensive to most

  people of a culture.
• Mores - Sometimes a “more” violation can

  also be illegal, but other times it

  can just be offensive.
• Mores - If a more is not written down in legislation, it cannot get sanctioned by the criminal justice system.
• Taboo - is an activity or behavior that is

  forbidden, prohibited, or otherwise

  outside of what is considered

  acceptable in society
• Taboo are grounded in morality,

  and can also be linked to groups culture or religion
• Taboo - An act may be taboo in one culture

  and not in another.
• Laws - These are more formal and

  stringent norms that establish and

  define acceptable behavior of

  citizens, these also prescribe the

  consequences/penalties that will be

  imposed on violators.
• social system - an organized/patterned set of

  relationships among individuals and groups

  that compose society.
• Individuals who share similar backgrounds

  or perform similar roles are grouped into

  social groups or social classes.
• Certain groups that perform vital functions in

  society are recognized as social institutions,
• Social values - which are actions or ideals that are

  considered important by society.
• Social Values - Values such as cooperation, obedience to the law, concern for others, and respect for others

  are considered vital to maintaining an orderly

  society.
• Other aspects of society that contribute to

  the formation of the individual include

  LANGUAGE, RELIGION, AND HISTORICAL

  EVENTS.
• Community is one way that you will be able

  to fulfill your role as a productive member of

  society.
• Social movement - a large-scale action done

  by various groups and organizations in

  pursuit of a common goal to bring about

  change.