Norms

Match the concepts to their definitions:

• Attitudes

• The socially accepted behaviours or rules that are expected within a society or group.

• Values

• Abstract principles or ideals that guide human behavior. They represent what individuals or societies consider important and meaningful.

• Norms

• Individual evaluations or beliefs about a person, thing, or idea, which are often shaped by societal expectations. They represent how someone feels or thinks about a behaviour or a situation.

A norm of exchange where individuals provide goods or services to others without expecting an immediate or exact return, based on the belief that the favour will be repaid in the future, either directly or indirectly. It fosters long-term relationships and trust within a community.

• Justice

• Materialism

• Individualism

• Generalized Reciprocity

• Social Responsibility

A social norm that emphasizes the application of fairness, equality, and impartiality in interactions and decision-making. It requires treating individuals equitably and ensuring that rewards and punishments are distributed based on merit or need.

• Justice

• Materialism

• Individualism

• Generalized Reciprocity

• Social Responsibility

Social norms that dictate an obligation to help others, particularly those in need, even if there is no expectation of direct personal benefit. These norms emphasize the importance of contributing to the well-being of the community.

• Justice

• Materialism

• Individualism

• Generalized Reciprocity

• Social Responsibility

A norm that dictates the expected behaviors and roles of individuals based on their gender within a society.

• Gender Roles

• Cultural Norms

• Social Stratification

• Ethnocentrism

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms and values of their culture, often beginning in childhood.

• Socialization

• Acculturation

• Assimilation

• Enculturation

A norm that involves the expectation of returning a favor or service that has been provided by someone else.

• Reciprocity

• Altruism

• Collectivism

• Egalitarianism

The unwritten rules that govern acceptable behavior in a particular social group or culture.

• Social Norms

• Legal Norms

• Cultural Relativism

• Mores

A norm that encourages individuals to prioritize the needs and goals of the group over their own personal desires.

• Collectivism

• Individualism

• Materialism

• Hedonism

The belief that one's own culture or group is superior to others, often leading to judging other cultures by one's own cultural standards.

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural Relativism

• Xenocentrism

• Multiculturalism