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