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Norms Values

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Norms Values

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    1. Norms & Values Examine the essential features of culture Describe both norms and values Discuss rewards and punishments for breaking norms

    2. Norms Rules for appropriate behavior Standing in lines is a norm/ what if someone cuts in line? Folkways/Mores/Laws Pg 82

    3. Folkways Rules that cover customary ways of thinking and feeling w/o moral overtones Picking your nose Wearing two different color socks

    4. Mores Norms w/ great moral significance Vital to society Strong, capable men should work Cursing in church Standing for national anthem Taboo Strong norm where violation demands punishment Incest or the �Mother-in-Law�� Watch Out!!!

    5. Laws Norms formally defined and enforced Smoking on planes, littering , tickets

    6. Enforcing Rules Sanctions- rewards & punishment to encourage conformity to norms Formal Sanctions: given only by officials such as judge Positive: medal of honor for soldier Negative: jail time Informal Sanctions: given by anyone in society Positive: saying thank you Negative: staring at someone who talks

    7. Values Broad ideas society considers desirable Influence social behavior Democracies favor personal freedom

    8. Homework Pg 91 #1

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