Social Aspects Of Social Norm

The five social norms that I am glad exist are the standards of personal space, the expected standard for personal hygiene, the expected standard for manners in public i.e. avoiding belching or flatulating in public areas, the norm of individual choices, and the social norm of education being a standard.

Following the customs and fashion of a social group is a key part of social interaction. For example, stated in Kivisto, “To follow custom is to be accepted by your group” (101). When a person is involved in a group, it is easy to be accepted when you follow the customary behavior and fashions of that group. This customary behavior provides security of knowing what is right within a group without the social risk associated with individual choice (101). In many instances, it is often easier to follow the group norms instead of taking the risk of making an individual decision. Simmel had many thoughts about fashion and customs. Stated in the text, “Simmel thought that, in his time, fashion was escaping the bounds of mere personal accouterments

I was at a friend’s barbeque invited only at pity of course, they all feel sorry for me, yet they don’t want to associate with me. Once I entered I was met with a blanket of stillness across the whole room, until I was met with an apparent ‘Hey Hirdy, how’s it going?’ which I replied with a subtle ‘Yeah good thanks’. I know it’s a generic answer and a fairly certain more than the majority of the people at this party wanted me to break down I wasn’t going to give them the satisfaction of me doing so. So the generic response it was.

I remember the incident during my stay in Spain. My friends introduced me to their friends and their families. My reaction to the greeting first alerted them, and then became the general fun, but I understand that for my part it was exactly a microaggression. At the moment of greeting, a person leanin towards you and thrice touches your cheek with his/her cheek, imitating a kiss, and you should greet this way with everyone. My first reaction I pulled away. The closest friend of my acquaintances perceived my reaction as a personal dislike.

Thats why hello stongly suits the pathos due to the person body. The human body always feel instead of thinking about it and who the person is. For example if a person trying to talk to someone without being rude they would say hello first since it feels safe. It's like a person who recieve a phone call and once they hear it they heart feels it's right to answer the

I grew up here in the U.S.A and my parents from the U.S also. I live in an ethnically diverse community that the residents show a deeper understanding of their ancestry’s culture. The term of senses that I witness is sight and audio. Since on the daily basis I hear, people speak other languages such as Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, French, and Japanese. In the term of sight, I see who are from Asian background bow to each, African American nod at each other when walking pass, and people just slight smiling at each other. From my culture since I am African American we really do not that many of greeting each other. We would slight nod or smile and make eye contact or for the males who do a doing the handshake and shoulder bump maneuver.

We live in a world where we are defined and judged by our every detail. It does not matter if it is our race, religion, gender, sexuality, or economic status, people are always ready to make inaccurate conclusions of who we are. The problem with this is that over time it has made our society fill with hatred, leading to certain groups feeling as if they are superior to others. Minorities have been oppressed and and discriminated against with barely any hope for the future. As a result, it is up to people worldwide to come together and fight for the right of equality.

My “breaking a norm” project was an interesting experience. For my assignment, I went to Walmart and engaged in conversations with random people. I would ask them about their day and ask them a simple question about themselves. Normally people keep to themselves while shopping, or they engage with people that they are familiar with. I figured that this would be a good option for the assignment because people would not expect it. The experience was a little hard for me because I am not a social person.

When offered the opportunity to shake someone’s foundation a bit by testing social norms I was initially hesitant. I thought to myself what could I possibly do that would meet the requirements for the assignment and not utterly embarrass me in the process. As luck would have it I was stuck in yet another endless meeting at work. I found my mind wandering to my “to do list” as often happens in these situations. I remembered this assignment and thought to myself…why not. I then opted to never break contact with people I worked with for an entire day. What better place to start then in a meeting where my victims were essentially trapped.

In comparison from the three generations of women in my family, including my grandmother, mother and myself the difference in women’s opportunity, freedoms and overall social norms have greatly changed. From expectations in the home, work, school and society there has been a large leap in positive alterations, many would agree that this change is for the better of societies overall functions. The biggest difference between the three generations of women was societies common idea that a woman belongs in the home. Although, this stereotype is still prevalent one can see a trend of raising young women to become independent and successful. Women have fought for their freedoms for many years and although there is still the question of true equality

Social norms have always played a major role in today's society. A social norm is how we consider behaviors to be appropriate. However, norms are the rules and guidelines regarding what kinds of behavior are acceptable (Mills 1959). Social norms are essentially the means by which any given society may construct and organize itself. They are the ways in which a society defines what tends to be acceptable and unacceptable when it comes to an individual. Different views change over time whether it is through history or an individual themselves who tends to age. Sometimes staying up to date with society and keeping up with the new trends can be unhealthy and have an effect on individuals and the public. The social norm I choose to break was walking into a public men's restroom at a restaurant while out with friends. I choose this social norm because it shows the men's reactions and behaviors once I entered their restroom. However, their behaviors showed how society acts toward certain situations in certain places and what roles are played during the process.

My whole life I have went through bull s***. People judging based on the stereotypes of a male and not just any male, a BLACK male. Since I am a male, the social norms set in stone society I am suppose to be athletically inclined, I am suppose to hide my emotions, and I am suppose to not be feminine in ANY way. However, being a male is definitely not the only stereotype I’ve had to conquer. There are also the harsh stereotypes of black people. For example, other races might assume all black people are; mean, dangerous/violent, sexist, ratchet, addicts, and uneducated. Since I came out the womb I have always been very extroverted. Maybe a bit too social and outgoing. I feel like my whole life has been a test with trials and tribulations. Just to simply prove who I am.

This paper will give a definition of deviance by analyzing the varying types and definition of deviance. Violations of social norms is key to defining deviance. There are three key features within social norms: time, place, and situation, that come together to establish deviance. The relativity of the all of those events combined into one along with who is perceiving the act is what defines deviance Social Norm are informal rules that help govern a society. Norms differ from place, time period, and situations.

Our experiment was to go into Target and say hello to strangers. Though we’re not especially outgoing people and this was far out of our comfort zone, we got an unexpected positive outcome from this experience. Since our recording was unfortunately lost, this essay will take it's place.

Through out our whole lives, we have said or have been told “hello”. Many of us reply, some don’t even knowledge those who say hello to them. We reply “hello” , it is a norm in society to say hello. Some may feel insulted if, not said hello back