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Define norms as mentioned in the content.
Define norms as mentioned in the content.
Established standards of behavior maintained by a society.
What do institutions refer to in the context of the content?
What do institutions refer to in the context of the content?
Predictable and stable patterns of interactions in economic, social, and political life.
Explain the concept of 'rules of the game' as described in the content.
Explain the concept of 'rules of the game' as described in the content.
Rules of the game are the norms that shape human behavior in economic, social, and political life.
Study Notes
Institutions
- Institutions are predictable and stable patterns of interactions in all walks of life, shaping human behavior in economic, social, and political life.
- They can be thought of as the "rules of the game" that guide human behavior.
Norms
- Norms are established standards of behavior maintained by a society.
- There are two types of norms: formal and informal.
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Learn about institutions and norms, essential concepts in sociology that shape human behavior and interactions in society.
