Social Norms

Definition

Social norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that dictate how individuals should behave in a particular social group or society. They provide a framework for appropriate behavior and help maintain order and cohesion within a community.

Related terms

Conformity:

Conformity refers to adjusting one's beliefs or behaviors to match those of others in response to perceived social pressure.

Obedience:

Obedience is the act of complying with instructions or orders from an authority figure.

Deviance: Deviance refers to behaviors that violate established social norms, often resulting in disapproval or punishment from others.