Sociology 2266A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Burping, Convulsion
22 Oct 2018
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Formal and informal rules of conduct for membership in a group. They are the expectations of conduct in particular situations and they regulate human so behaviour. Norms vary according to how widely people accept them, how society enforces them, ho how much conformity they require. Informal rules for acceptable behaviour with a group. Etiquette, manners, civil conduct, grooming, nonverbal behaviours etc. Taken much more seriously and are seen as essential to our core values. These are usually codified, for example the criminal code of canada. Norm so strongly engrained that even the thought of its violation brings us to convulsion. Crimes rooted in the core values inherent in our culture, deemed universal. Few would disagree with that rape is inherently wrong for example. Crimes defined by current public opinion and social values, subject to change n social relations and. Crimes defined by current public opinion and social values, subject to change. Acts that are wrong bc they are prohibited.
