What is a social norm and what is its purpose? What would society be like if social norms didn't exist?
2006-10-25 14:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by cowgurlz010 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Social norms are created by a society in order to reduce friction and conflict between people. Without social norms, it would be nearly impossible to date, or to have a conversation, or to have commerce.
2006-10-25 14:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an example of an informal cultural control on behavior. Usually the consequences of breeching social norms are some type of humiliation or marginalization by the world at large upon the indidual in an attempt to bring him/her into line.
2006-10-25 15:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by Aught 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
social norm is what is normal in an individuals society. ie/ in the US we think nothing of holding hands with the opposite sex..in some countries that's taboo. It's purpose is to tell us how to act in the culture where we live.
2006-10-25 14:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about waiting for someone to get into a bathroom stall next to you then start making all kinds of noises that would suggest you are having some problems. Then reach under the stall and ask for some toliet paper and see if they give it to you. Stand by the bathroom door with a roll of tp or some magazines and ask people if they would like some toliet paper or some reading material. Go to the library when there are empty tables and go sit right next to someone instead of getting your own table. See how long it takes them to gather their study materials and leave. Ask a complete stranger in the cafeteria, "Are you gonna eat that?" Walk an invisible dog in the park
2016-05-22 14:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
social norm is ethical to society.
2006-10-25 14:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by prince47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a social norm, anything else is an aberration.
2006-10-25 14:57:34 · answer #6 · answered by Colorado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's what is acceptable in society.
2006-10-25 14:53:12 · answer #7 · answered by Britney S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno
2006-10-25 14:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by traci s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋