Folkways, Mores, and Laws Flashcards
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What are folkways?

  • Laws that are formally defined and enforced
  • Customs that are universally accepted
  • Norms with moral significance
  • Rules that cover customary ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving but lack moral overtones (correct)

    • Provide examples of folkways.

    Sleeping in bed vs floor, supporting local teams, speaking to other kids in hall, removing hat at baseball game, facing front in elevator.

    Because folkways have little moral significance, there is ________ backlash for those who abandon or neglect the norm.

    little

    What are mores?

    <p>Norms that have moral dimensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unlike folkways, mores are _____ to the well-being of society.

    <p>vital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mores draw upon for conformity?

    <p>Strong social approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give examples of mores.

    <p>Don't murder, don't do drugs, hold the door open for someone behind you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of breaking mores?

    <p>Wearing inappropriate clothes to work, nudity in public, cursing at your teacher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most serious mores are _______.

    <p>taboos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a taboo?

    <p>A norm that is so strong that its violation demands punishment by the group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide examples of taboos.

    <p>Incest, cannibalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are laws?

    <p>Norms that are formally defined and enforced by officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both folkways and mores are formed throughout time and often ___________ created, while laws are __________ __________ ____ __________.

    <p>unconsciously; consciously created and enforced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mores are a _________ _______ towards laws.

    <p>stepping stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sanctions?

    <p>Rewards and punishments used to encourage conformity to norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are formal sanctions?

    <p>Sanctions that may be applied only by officially designated persons, such as judges and teachers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are positive formal sanctions?

    <p>Medals and honors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are negative formal sanctions?

    <p>Child molesters and public humiliation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are informal sanctions?

    <p>Rewards and punishments that can be applied by most members of a group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Folkways

    • Folkways are customs and conventions that guide everyday behavior but lack moral weight.
    • Examples include sleeping in a bed rather than on the floor and facing forward in an elevator.
    • Little backlash is experienced for neglecting folkways; they are considered socially acceptable but not morally imperative.

    Mores

    • Mores are norms with moral significance that dictate right and wrong behavior within a society.
    • These norms are crucial to societal well-being, with strong social approval attached to conformity.
    • Examples include prohibitions against murder and drug use, as well as positive behaviors like holding a door for someone.
    • Breaking mores can result in disapproval or social sanctions, such as wearing inappropriate clothing to work or public nudity.

    Taboos

    • Taboos represent the most serious form of mores, with violations leading to harsh societal punishment.
    • Examples of taboos include incest and cannibalism.

    Laws

    • Laws are formal norms defined and enforced by authorities, contrasting with folkways and mores.
    • Both folkways and mores evolve over time, often unconsciously, while laws are consciously created and enforced.
    • Mores serve as stepping stones toward the establishment of formal laws.

    Sanctions

    • Sanctions are methods of enforcing conformity to norms and can be either formal or informal.
    • Formal sanctions are applied by designated officials, such as judges or teachers, and can be positive (medals, honors) or negative (punishments like public humiliation).
    • Informal sanctions are widespread rewards and punishments applied by members of a community without official authority.

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    This quiz focuses on the concepts of folkways, mores, and laws, emphasizing their definitions and examples. It is designed to help learners understand the differences between these social norms and their significance in behavior. Each flashcard includes a term and its corresponding definition or illustration.

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