norms and values

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Norm:

• Definition: A norm is a guideline or rule for behavior in a particular society or group. It tells people how they are expected to act in specific situations.

• Example: Shaking hands when you meet someone is a social norm in many cultures.

Multiple Choice

What is a norm?

• A norm is a type of clothing.
• A norm is a mathematical equation.
• A norm is a historical event.
• A norm is a standard or rule that governs behavior.

Types of Norm

• Folkways: Casual rules or customs for everyday behavior (e.g., saying "thank you" after receiving a gift).

• Mores: More serious norms that carry moral significance and are more strongly enforced (e.g., not cheating in a relationship or on a test).

Multiple Choice

Which is not a type of norm?

• norm

• Mores

• Folkways

• anomaly

Value

• Definition: Values are deeply held beliefs that guide a person’s or society’s sense of what is right, important, or desirable.

• Example: Valuing honesty, freedom, or equality. Values shape the norms in a society.

• Connection to Norms: Norms often develop from values. For example, if a society values respect, it will develop norms around how people should greet each other or show politeness.

Open Ended

Give me an example of a value

MORES

• Definition: Mores (pronounced "mor-ays") are a subtype of norms, but they are norms that have strong moral and ethical implications. Violating mores can result in more severe consequences, both socially and legally.

• Example: Stealing is considered a violation of mores because it goes against the values of honesty and respect for others' property. Society enforces these more seriously than folkways.

• Difference from Norms: All mores are norms, but not all norms are mores. Mores deal with more significant moral or ethical issues.

Multiple Choice

What makes a Mores different from a folkway?

• Mores are always written laws, while folkways are unwritten rules.
• Folkways are more serious norms with legal significance, while mores are casual behaviors.
• Mores and folkways are identical in their significance and application.
• Mores are more serious norms with moral significance, while folkways are informal customs.

Quick Summary

• Values are core beliefs about what is good or important.

• Norms are social rules or guidelines on how to behave based on those values.

• Mores are serious norms tied to morality and ethics, and violating them usually brings harsh social consequences.

Poll

Which do you believe is more important?

• Mores

• Folkways

• Law

Open Ended

Now tell me why you answered the way you did in the last question.