Sociology Terms
Norms
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9th June, 2026
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9th June, 2026
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- They consist of folkways, mores, customs, conventions and laws.
- These are values or rules that guide social behaviour in different contexts.
- We most often follow social norms because we are used to doing it, as a result of socialisation.
- All social norms are accompanied by sanctions that promote conformity.
- While norms are implicit rules, laws are explicit rules.
Sociology Terms
Sociology Terms