Norm (sociology)
:See also cultural norm.
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In sociology, a norm, or social norm, is a rule that is socially enforced. Social sanctioning is what distinguishes norms from other cultural products such as meaning and values. Norms are thought to affect a wide variety of human behavior.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Justification and origins |
| ► | Levels of enforcement |
| ► | Types of norms |
| ► | Example (gift exchange) |
| ► | See also |
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