- published: 06 Oct 2010
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Social norms are described by sociologists as being laws that govern society’s behaviors . Although these norms are not considered to be formal laws within society, they still work to promote a great deal of social control . Social norms can be enforced formally (e.g., through sanctions) or informally (e.g., through body language and non-verbal communication cues .) If people do not follow these norms then they become labeled as deviants and this can lead to them being considered the outcast of society . It is important to note that what is considered “normal” is relative to the location of the culture in which the social interaction is taking place . Norms in every culture create conformity that allows for people to become socialized to the culture in which they live .
Sociology’s theorists such as Talcott Parsons and Karl Marx have both come up with theories for why they believe norms are needed in society . According to Parsons of the functionalist school, norms dictate the interactions of people in all social encounters . On the other hand, Marx believes that norms are used to promote the creation of roles in society which allows for people of different levels of social class structure to be able to function properly . Marx claims that this power dynamic creates social order .
Norm or NORM may refer to:
A designated standard of average performance of people of a given age, background, etc.
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