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““Social Mores” Social Mores”

Social Psychology 200

…an evolving definition of Social Conventions..

Copyright: 1999 – Used with permission

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A Multifaceted MeaningA Multifaceted MeaningThe definition of ‘Social Mores” has changed and evolved

to include a new more multifaceted meaning in America– • Good mental health values expressed openly… • Social manifestation of intrinsic positive moral codes…

– e.g., positive existential and/or spiritual ideologies, • Extrinsically…positive social customs and norms:

– Proper social conduct and manners, – Polite meaningful social etiquette, and… – Positive social standards of behaviors

• Acceptable health habits that comprise a ‘healthy lifestyle’ and are binding for optimal wellness and longevity yet differ according to individual group.

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Good Mental Health Values Good Mental Health Values Expressed Openly…Expressed Openly…

• Whether people are out and about a community, or around the neighborhood, or in the home…

• …generally people are expected to / and free to ‘express’ their own personal views with a sense of psychological wellbeing in order to grow and thrive socially.

• …particularly mature people are obligated to assert in their precise ‘opinion’ on the matters of relevant concern - especially with a sensibility in terms of psychological health.

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Manifestation of Intrinsic Manifestation of Intrinsic Positive Moral Codes…Positive Moral Codes…

• – e.g., positive existential/spiritual ideologies, – • Whether its in the work place, at home, in a

school or public building – social mores are manisfested by expression of ‘intrinsic positive moral values.’

• Social mores indeed includes the manifestation of intrinsically positive moral codes or spiritual ideologies as a duty to the community - this includes ‘charities, clubs, organizations, public meetings, and the responsible media as well.

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Extrinsically Positive Social Extrinsically Positive Social Customs Customs andand Norms: Norms:

• – Whether a ‘Town Hall’ Meeting or Religious meeting - the standard of ‘Social mores’ in the community is: – Proper social conduct and manners, – Polite meaningful social etiquette, and… – Positive social standards of behaviors.

• ‘Social mores’ includes the exercise of extrinsically positive social customs and norms whatever the community.

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Living a Life Living a Life andand Lifestyle Lifestyle of Social Mores:of Social Mores:

• A ‘social mores’ is general health values that are expressed in healthy living / in a community. – Specific health habits in a family or neighborhood

that comprise a ‘healthy lifestyle.’ – Acceptable wellness norms for a healthy lifestyle

and for longevity. • A ‘social mores’ is a binding promise for-

– optimal wellness and longevity yet,.. • …differ according to an individual family

within a variety of groups.

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Some Objectives/Examples Some Objectives/Examples of ‘Social Mores’:of ‘Social Mores’:

Social etiquette (U.S.A.) –• Clean air, sobriety, and somberness

towards ‘equallyoked’ relationships in public without secular harassment.

Social decorum – • Rather modest, neat, and clean clothing in

public by either sex of colors that promote an emotional tone of wellbeing.

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