folkways vs mores latisa w amp Dominique v Sowhat is a norm you ask Norms are the specific cultural expectations for how to believe in a given situation A norm either tells how behavior or forbids it ID: 346501
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Comparing and contrasting norms:folkways vs. mores
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So…what is a norm you ask?
Norms are the specific cultural expectations for how to believe in a given situation.
A norm either tells how behavior or forbids it.
As humans , we all follow certain norms by which may not be as serious as far as punishment goes for not following the norm.
Two types of norms:
Folkways
Mores
Examples: values, beliefs, and knowledge Slide3
Folkways?
Folkways are a se of norms in a social system that govern commonly accepted practices, customs, and habits that is needed for daily living.
Breaking or questioning a folkway does not cause severe punishment but may cause the individual to be laughed at , or frowned upon.Slide4
What are some folkways you ask?
Wearing gender appropriate clothing
Respecting others privacy
Eating food with the proper utensils
Wearing the appropriate clothing for certain events such as funerals, school, and work
Lastly saying please and thank you!Slide5
Mores or nah!
Mores are strict norms that control moral and ethical behavior.
They are based on what's right and wrong!
They are morally significant
Violating mores results in disapproval
Mores are more strictly in forcedSlide6
Examples just to name a few……
Religious doctrines
Murder
Usage of drugs in school
Weapons in school
FraudTheft-shoplifting & robbingSlide7
Comparing folkways and & mores :
They both are informal rules to the way we live
They are both looked at to not be violated , however they are.
All three of these terms deal with behavioral expectations , in which content may change within any given society and they will vary with differing cultures.Slide8
Differences:
In a nutshell, folkways are not as important and serious as mores.
You can end up having a serious punishment if you do not follow the rules of a more.
Folkways may just only make you feel bad (unless you’re completely heartless to certain situations.Slide9
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