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““Social Norms” Social Norms”

Social Psychology 222Social Psychology 222

..as..as ‘Reactive’ ‘Reactive’ Social ConventionsSocial Conventions

Copyright: 1970 – used by permission

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..an Objective towards a..an Objective towards a‘Positive’ Social Outcome‘Positive’ Social Outcome

The definition of ‘Social Norms” is actually the juxtaposition of sorts to that of ‘social mores’ – yet, with also an objective of the same - a positive social outcome:

• …e.g., remaining ‘silent’ in a social group in order to preserve an attitude of good ‘emotional health’…1

• ..‘agreeing’ with a ‘nod’ or a ‘simple affirmation’ as a public manifestation of high morality, existential and/or spiritual ideologies, ...in affirmation of what 'I believe',..2

• …refraining from improper act or action, e.g., ‘by not doing something’, i.e., misconduct and ill manners, poor etiquette, and low/lack of standards of behaviors, such that, a positive social outcome is preserved, and...2,3

• ...anything that includes matters of abstaining against things that goes against illness/premature death and yet differs with individual groups.4

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Not Deliberately Acting Out to Not Deliberately Acting Out to Hurt, Harm, Damage…Hurt, Harm, Damage…

• Whether out and about a community, or around the neighborhood, or especially in the home…1

• …socially people are usually expected to go against a violation of social mores - not ‘expressing’ their emotional illness - in order to develop, grow, and thrive socially.2

• …the mature not going along with that which is inconsiderate, disrespectful, and rude, that can be in terms of a negative mental attitude rather than emotional instability.1,2,3

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‘‘Social Norms’ are Social Norms’ are Not Acting Out - Immorally Not Acting Out - Immorally

• – e.g., not hostile, nor evil, nor demonic,1 – • Whether its in the work place, at home, in a

school or public building – ‘Social Norms’ are manisfested as abhorrence of criminal activity, immorality, and negativism or unhappiness.’2

• ‘Social Norms’ is standing up against that what is wrong, errors, mistakes-as a duty to the community 2 - this includes ‘charities, clubs, organizations, foundations, public meetings, and of course it is the responsibility of ‘true’ (not neutral) formal media as well.3

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‘‘Reactive’ Social Customs* Reactive’ Social Customs* andand ‘Social Norms’… ‘Social Norms’…

• – Whether it is a ‘Town Hall’ Meeting or Religious meeting - the standard of ‘Social Norms’ in the community has to do with: – Not acting improperly/no misconduct,1 – Not being rude, inconsiderate, ill mannerly,2 and… – Not acting out-disrespectful nor negative actions.1,2

• ‘Social Norms’ includes the ‘reacting’ against - negative situations whatever the community.3 *A ‘Social Custom’ is severe reactiveness against any violation of ‘social mores.’ 3, 4

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Living a Life Living a Life andand Lifestyle Lifestyle of ‘Social Norms’…of ‘Social Norms’…

• Contemporary ‘Social Norms’ certainly concerns that of not unhealthy/intemperate living.1 – Not displaying bad habits in the home concerning that

going against a ‘healthy lifestyle.’2 – Not executing risky acts/acting out by doing that which

go against a ‘long life span’.3 • ‘Social Norms’ are actually binding, i.e.,

– Not acting out – doing anything which makes an individual sickly and not dying prematurely,..3,4

• …yet, ‘Social Norms’ differ according to an individual family within a variety of groups.5

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

A Social Norm (as Social etiquette) – • Not polluting the air, not taking drugs/ drinking

alcohol, not being insomber towards-ridiculing ‘equallyoked’ couples in public4,5,6

A Social Norm (as Social decorum) – • Not dressing in immodest, unneat, and dirty

clothing in public meetings and not wearing colors that promote an emotional tone of morosity.7

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QuizQuiz• Why has the term ‘Social Norms’ become a

‘reactive’ social tactic to preserve a ‘social mores’ e.g., to achieve a socially positive outcome in contemporary multiculturalism?

• How are individuals who ‘react’ (social norms) against unequallyoked situations in observance of ‘social mores’ sometimes ostracized based on sociopolitics?

• Give an example of a contemporary ‘Social Norms’ concerning equallyoked couples (it may personal).Worth: 35 points. One page. Name in upper corner. Turn in next class.Worth: 35 points. One page. Name in upper corner. Turn in next class.

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““Social Norms” Social Norms”

Social Psychology 222Social Psychology 222

……as “Reactive” Social Conventionsas “Reactive” Social Conventions

Copyright: 1970 – used by permission