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The most adhered norms in society. Norm of appropriateness or decency is commonly exhibited on the type of clothing a person wears in a specific occasion This norm also includes the manners and behaviors that show a person's refinement and civility (for instance, how to treat guests cordially) In...

The most adhered norms in society. Norm of appropriateness or decency is commonly exhibited on the type of clothing a person wears in a specific occasion This norm also includes the manners and behaviors that show a person's refinement and civility (for instance, how to treat guests cordially) In some society, norm of decency also includes the use of appropriate words and gestures that convey politeness and courtesy. A good example is this: For Westerners. it is improper for a person to be too close or near a guest when having a conversation. To the practice of many Asian countries that value This western belief is opposed proximity as a sign of intimacy and friendliness. Every society has a form of social control, set of means that ensure people behave in expected and approved ways. All norms, whether codified or not, are supported by sanctions: rewards for conformity and punishments for non-conformity. Nevertheless, most type of social control is not exercised through the direct influence of other People. Thus, growing up in a society entails the internalization of norms. The unconscious process of including conformity to the norms of one's culture and as part of one's personality, So that an individual often follows social expectations automatically and without question The unconscious process of including conformity to the norms of one's culture and as part of one's personality, So that an individual often follows social expectations automatically and without question Folkways are customs that we follow but are often not written down. We learn them through institution as we grow up. Taboos are negative norms-things that people find offensive and socially inappropriate if you are caught doing them. Mores are moral norms. If you break them you would be seen as not just in poor taste, but immoral. They’re often linked to religious rules. Laws are norms that are actually defined as being legal or illegal. The government has decided these norms are so important that you could get in trouble for breaking them. Therefore, is defined as the state of having internalized norms as part of the social expectation. As individuals and groups conform to an established norm, the norm then becomes a convention. Exert more sanctions in society as it is tantamount to public approval and recognition. Formal Deviance Informal Deviance includes actions that violate enacted laws, such as robbery, theft, graft, rape, and other forms of criminality. refers to violations to social norms that are not codified into law, such as pricking one's nose, belching loudly, and spitting on the street, among others.  Form of power struggle. Example: In the Philippines, the existence of political dynasties and monopolies and the rampant electioneering activities during polls are considered as manifestations of deviancy and a blatant reflection of the power imbalance and inequality in Philippine society Related to food are also a manifestation of deviancy a. Hindus are prohibited to eat beef since cows are sacred in India. b. Muslims and Jews are abstaining on pork, as pigs are considered unclean. c. Blood and Alcohols are taboos in Muslims a. Western Countries – consumption of Dogs and Cats are deviant because it is commonly kept as pets. b. Rats and Mice it also perceived as pets and disease carriers Philippines (south areas) folklore are considered dangerous zones.