Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Cultural norms are shared expectations and behaviors that are considered acceptable within a specific society or community. They shape our values, customs, and social interactions.
Related terms
Ethnocentrism: Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.
Taboos: Taboos are socially unacceptable behaviors or practices within a particular culture.
Assimilation: Assimilation is the process of adopting the cultural norms and values of the dominant society while losing aspects of one's original culture.