SOCL 3501 Chapter : Deviance Notes For Midterm
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They are behavioral expectations: what we are supposed/not supposed to do. They change over time and vary from place to place norms are relative. It would be weird from the new occupant to stand close to another person on the elevator if they are the only two there: the violation of these disrupts interactions. Mores (pronounced mor-ay)- more serious; related to morals: determines our perception of a person as good or bad , homicide vs. murder, homicide- one person killing another, murder- intentional killing without justification. Is homicide, but is viewed as worse because of its definition: each state defines murder differently: example of relativeness/relativity. These are the only available source of food. Here, it is acceptable, however it is only acceptable if done correctly . Some norms are formalized into law, but most aren"t. Sanctions= positive/negative consequences: formal- consequences set by law, positive: cash rewards, degrees, etc, negative: fines, prison time, etc.
