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What are taboos in sociology?
What are taboos in sociology?
Which type of norms are often associated with religious rules?
Which type of norms are often associated with religious rules?
What is achieved status in sociology?
What is achieved status in sociology?
Which term refers to the tendency to behave in accordance with the norms of a group or society?
Which term refers to the tendency to behave in accordance with the norms of a group or society?
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What does deviance refer to in sociology?
What does deviance refer to in sociology?
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Which factor determines ascribed status in society?
Which factor determines ascribed status in society?
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What is internalization in sociology?
What is internalization in sociology?
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Which type of norm is described as customs we follow but are not often written down?
Which type of norm is described as customs we follow but are not often written down?
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'Social status' can be categorized into which two main types?
'Social status' can be categorized into which two main types?
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'Laws' in sociology refer to norms that are:
'Laws' in sociology refer to norms that are:
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Study Notes
Types of Norms in Sociology
- Folkways are unwritten customs that people follow, learned through intuition and socialization.
- Taboos are negative norms, considered offensive and socially unacceptable if broken.
- Mores are moral norms, breaching which is seen as immoral and often linked to religious rules.
- Laws are written norms that define what is legal or illegal.
Social Status
- Social status refers to an individual's position within a social hierarchy.
- Achieved status is a position gained through personal efforts and accomplishments.
- Ascribed status is a position assigned at birth or by society, influenced by factors like race, ethnicity, gender, social class, and family background.
Conformity and Deviance
- Conformity is the tendency to behave in accordance with social norms, motivated by a desire to fit in, avoid social disapproval, or gain rewards.
- Deviance is the violation of social norms, which can be intentional or unintentional, ranging from minor infractions to serious crimes.
- Internalization is the process of adopting the values and beliefs of a social group, leading to conformity.
- Identification is the process of forming a sense of self based on group membership and social norms.
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Learn about the 4 types of norms in sociology: Folkways, Taboos, Mores, and Laws. Understand the differences between these types of norms and their impact on society.
