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Social Norms & Conformity Assignment
Social Norms & Conformity Assignment
2) List five (5) social norms, and if they are specific to a certain group
or context, describe it.
- Avoid making loud sound while chewing
- Men shoud be strong and not show emotion
- When at someone else’s home, ask permission to do things such as
turning on the television or using the bathroom
- Say “thank you” when someone does something for you
- Dress appropriately for the environment you are in
3) For norms listed in number 2, how many of them do you think are
positive, negative, or neutral?
4) Can you think of three (3) social norms that you are glad they
exist? Describe them.
- Be kind to the elderly in the transportation by giving up your seat
- Don’t interrupt someone while they are talking, wait for them to
finish and then take your turn.
- Call or send a message to let someone know you will be late or are
not going to show up for an appointment.