Question

Prepare a list of the advantages of following social norms.

Answer 1

Following social norms can have advantages en disavantages. Advantages can be acceptance in social groups where somebody wants to be part of. Family, church, peer groups, jobs etcetera. Disavantages can be feeling unhappy and feeling not being able the person one wants to be or doing the things one wants to do.

How much room there is for personal choices and personal expression depends often on the culture one lives in. In cultures where the ‘we' and the group are more central, there is often less room for individual expressions and choices that are not conforming to societal norms and group norms than countries or groups or cultures where there is more room for individual expressions and choices.

Religion is often a conforming forse, but not always and by long not the only conforming force. Politics are also often a very conforming force, especially in dictatorial or totalitarian ruled countries.

If people feel happy in societal norms, then life can be a very cosy place. If people feel unhappy in societal norms, life can feel very unpleasant or even threathening.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• Advantages of Social Norms

1. Historical values are promoted.
2. People may be kept under control.
3. May increase the level of kindness in a society.
4. People may feel more secure.
5. You may stop bad habits.
6. May help you to find new friends.
7. Necessary to be a valuable member of society.
8. Complying with social norms makes your parents proud.