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Norms: Folkways, Mores, Taboos, and Laws ABOUT.COM FOOD HEALTH 12/1/14, 2:13 PM HOME MONEY TECHNOLOGY TRAVEL MORE VIDEOS Search... About.com About Education Sociology ... Deviance and Crime Norms: Folkways, Mores, Taboos, and Laws By Ashley Crossman Ads Culture Sociology SOCIOLOGY CATEGORIES Sociology 101: The Basics Research and Methodology Subfields of Sociology Profiles of Major Sociologists Major Sociological Works Sociological Theory Sociology Dictionary: Sociological Terms from A to Z FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER Let About.com send you the latest from our Sociology Expert. Your email address here SIGN UP You can opt-out at any time. Please refer to our privacy policy for contact information. Share this Cultures Sociology of Education Muslim Culture Gender Folk Culture Cultural Food Culture In sociology, you will hear the term "norm" quite often. Norms are the specific cultural expectations for how to behave in a given situation. They are the agreed-upon expectations and rules by which the members of a culture behave. Norms vary from culture to culture, so some things that are considered norms in one culture may not be in another culture. For example, in Ryan McVay/ Digital Vision/ Getty Images America it is a norm to maintain direct eye contact when talking with others and it is often considered rude if you do not look at the person you are speaking with. In Asian, on the other hand, averting your eyes when conversing with others is a sign of politeness and respect while direct eye contact is considered rude. Ads How to Stop Your Divorce marriagemax.com/Free-Help "I suggest your read this..." 7 Secrets to Stopping Your Divorce. Is He Cheating On You? spokeo.com/Cheating-SpouseSearch Enter His Email Address. Find Pics & Profiles From 70+ Social Networks 1.Click For Free Download pdf-for-mac.com 2. Get Your Free PDF Converter 3. Enjoy! • Social • Values Education http://sociology.about.com/od/Deviance/a/Folkways-Mores-Taboos-And-Laws.htm There are four basic types of norms that sociologists commonly refer to: folkways, mores, taboos, and laws. TODAY'S TOP 5 PICKS IN EDUCATION 5 Cultural forms of dress or food habits are examples of folkways. In America, if someone belched loudly while eating at the dinner table with other people, he or she would be breaking a folkway. It is culturally appropriate to not belch at the dinner table, however if this folkway is broken, there are Why Today Is Black Friday By Kimberly Amad US Economy Exp 4 Who Was Shakespeare Wife? By Lee Jamieson Shakespeare Exp Folkways Folkways are often referred to as "customs." They are standards of behavior that are socially approved but not morally significant. They are norms for everyday behavior that people follow for the sake of tradition or convenience. Breaking a folkway does not usually have serious consequences. 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Also, parents who believe in the more that only married people should live together will disapprove of their daughter living with her boyfriend. They may consider the daughter’s actions a violation of their moral guidelines. Ads Find a Lawyer - Free www.presentyourcase.com Legal Consultations by Area Lawyers Fast, Free & Confidential Service ITT Tech - Official Site itt-tech.edu Further Your Education @ ITT Tech. Classes Start 12/8. Apply Now! EDUCATION VIDE How to Say "I Don't Like" in Spanish How to Say "E Me" in Spanis How to Say "Subway Stat Spanish Taboos A taboo is a norm that society holds so strongly that violating it results in extreme disgust. Often times the violator of the taboo is considered unfit to live in that society. For instance, in some Muslim cultures, eating pork is taboo because the pig is considered unclean. At the more extreme end, incest and cannibalism are taboos in most countries. VIEW MORE Laws A law is a norm that is written down and enforced by an official law enforcement agency. Driving while drunk, theft, murder, and trespassing are all examples of laws in the United States. If violated, the person violating the law could get cited, owe a fine, or go to jail. References Andersen, M.L. and Taylor, H.F. (2009). Sociology: The Essentials. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth. Related Articles Our Expert Recommends On Being Unconventional Folkways What Is Organizational Culture? 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