Cultural Norms
Definition
Cultural norms refer to shared expectations, beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors that are considered typical within a particular society or group.
Analogy
Imagine cultural norms as the unwritten rules at your school cafeteria. These rules dictate things like where you sit, what conversations are appropriate, or even how you line up for food. They guide everyone's behavior without being explicitly stated.
Related terms
Social Customs: Social customs are specific practices or traditions that are widely accepted within a culture or society.
Ethnocentrism: Ethnocentrism refers to the tendency of viewing one's own culture as superior or judging other cultures based on one's own cultural standards.
Folkways: Folkways are informal social norms that govern everyday behavior but carry less significance than formal laws or rules.
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