University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

130

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Social Norms The unwritten rules of behaviour that are considered acceptable in a group or society. Shake hands when you meet someone Arrive to appointments on time Don't talk with your mouth full of food Norms and Values Norms are specific behavioural standards or rules in a society, while values are overarching patterns that determine what is considered good or desirable. Norms Norms are shared rules and expectations guiding behavior in a society or group, maintaining social order, defining cultural values, and shaping interactions. The Four Types of Social Norms The four types of social norms are folkways, mores, taboos, and laws. Norms can vary across time, cultures, and even sub-groups. Values Values are beliefs that we have about what is important both to us and to society as a whole. A value is a belief (right or wrong) about how something should be.