NORMS

Norms
is a principle of right action binding
upon the members of a group and
serving to guide, control, or regulate proper
and acceptable behavior.
No society lacks
Norms governing
conduct.
-Robert K. Merton
TYPES OF
NORMS
Folkways
Rules that cover customary ways of thinking,
feeling and behaving but lack moral overtones.
Folkways are not considered vital to group welfare-
consequences are very small for breaking the rules.
 Mores

Norms of great moral significance that should be

followed by all members of a society.
This is a social requirement to follow.

Taboos- Violation demands punishment by a group

 Laws

Norms that are formally defined and

enforced by officials. Mores are an important
source for laws and some laws remain
after mores have changed.
VALUES
Values
is a person's principles or
standards of behavior;
one's judgment of what is
important in life.
 ?
Difference between
Norms and Values
 NORMS VALUES
Social norms values are
are standards, abstract
rules, guides conceptions of
and what is
expectations important and
for actual worthwhile.
behaviour.
For example:

Honesty is a general value;

the expectation that students
will not cheat or
use such material forbidden
by the codes in the
examinations is a norm.
Values are general guidelines,
while norms are specific guidelines.
 NORMS
VALUES
are rules and
expectations are general
that specify how standards,
people should which decide
and should not what is good
behave in
and what is
various social
situations. bad.
For example:
• Shake hands when you meet
someone.
• Have direct eye contact with the
person
you are speaking with.
• Consume alcohol in
moderation.
• Unless the movie theater is
crowded,
never sit right next to someone.
• Do not stand close enough to
someone to touch arms or hips.
• Do not curse in polite
conversation.
Norms
• Do not pick your nose.
• Wear clothing, especially of
a similar style that others
wear.
• Say please and thank you.
• Be kind to the elderly, like
opening a door
or giving up your seat.
• Go to the back of the line.
• Don’t invade someone’s
personal space
 For example:
Values
Dependable Honest
Reliable Efficient
Loyal Innovative
Committed Creative
Open-minded Humorous Athletic
Consistent Positive Fun-loving Fit
Optimistic Adventurous Courageous
Inspiring Motivated Nurturing Educated
Passionate Respected
Respectful Loving
VALUES Vs. ETHICS
Norms
&
Values