Norm

Definition

Norms are unwritten rules that dictate social behaviors or expectations within a society or group. They guide actions and behaviors, indicating what is considered acceptable or unacceptable in various social contexts.

Related terms

Culture:

The shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that the members of society use to cope with their world and with one another.

Socialization:

The process by which individuals internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of a given society and learn to function as members of that society.

Deviance:

Behavior that violates the standards of conduct or expectations of a group or society