Folkway, More, And Taboo
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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Folkways:
A loosely enforced norm that involves common customs, practices, or procedures that ensure smooth social interaction and acceptance
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Examples:
1. Respecting strangers privacy
2. Eating food with proper utensils
3. Saying please and thank you and excuse me
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A norm that carries greater moral significance, is closely related to the core values of a group, and often involves severe repercussions for violators
Examples:
1. Stealing
2. Talking to yourself in public
3. Nudity in public
4. Chewing with your mouth closed
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Taboo:
A norm engrained so deeply that even thinking about violating it evokes strong feelings of disgust, horror, or revulsion for most people
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