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Societal norms

Definition

Societal norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that govern behavior within a given society. They can vary across cultures and time periods.

Related terms

Cultural relativism: The idea that cultural practices and beliefs should be understood within their own cultural context.

Social hierarchy: A system of organizing society based on social status or rank.

Normative behavior: Actions or behaviors that align with societal norms and expectations.

"Societal norms" appears in:

Subjects (3)

  • AP Psychology

  • AP US Government

  • AP US History

Practice Questions (13)

  • Who is credited with writing "In Praise of Folly", a satirical critique of societal norms in the Renaissance?

  • How did Thomas More’s Utopia influence societal norms during the Renaissance?

  • How might queer theory interpret the influence of print technology on societal norms during Renaissance Europe?

  • Applying queer theory, how did societal norms affected by the Wars of Religion impact LGBTQ+ individuals?

  • How does the gradual acceptance of heliocentrism during the Scientific Revolution parallel shifts in societal norms in other periods of European history?

  • During the Enlightenment period, which philosophical movement placed a high value on emotion and a return to natural state over societal norms?

  • What were long-term implications of Diderot's “Encyclopédie” on societal norms?

  • Who among these philosophers had significant influence on the Enlightenment's impact on societal norms?

  • How did Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection challenge societal norms in Europe during the late-19th century?

  • What movement in the 19th century prioritized the individual's experience and intuition over societal norms?

  • How did Realist artists such as Gustave Courbet challenge societal norms in their work during the 19th century?

  • How would a queer theory perspective critique societal norms established during Victorian Era?

  • Which ideology sought to challenge the traditional power structures and societal norms in Europe during the late-20th century?

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