For this assignment, you may select to complete option A or option B. You do not need to complete both. Option A You will participate in an activity in which you break a folkway, which is a norm

norm-breaking in society

Introduction

The social norm is a set of rules and behaviors that we all follow in order to be accepted by society. Everyone follows these norms, but not everyone follows them perfectly. Some people break these rules because of personal choice or even out of necessity due to an illness like cancer or disease like diabetes. However, breaking the social norm can often lead to ostracization from your community and even imprisonment if you’re caught doing it repeatedly!

The social norm of wearing clothes.

There are many social norms in our culture that we don’t question, but sometimes they need to be challenged. One such norm is the wearing of clothes.

Clothes can be used to express ourselves or hide parts of our bodies that we don’t like showing people. For example: if you’re wearing jeans and a t-shirt, this may make it harder for people to tell what kind of person you are (if any). If someone sees your legs and thinks “I want some meat,” then maybe they’d rather talk to someone else who has legs instead!

We also use clothes as protection from the cold outside; they keep us warm during wintertime when temperatures drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit (0 Celsius).

The social norm of driving on the right side of the road.

Driving on the right side of the road is a social norm in the United States. However, there are exceptions to this rule: in New Jersey and Idaho, it’s illegal for drivers to drive on their left sides (but not pedestrians). The reason for driving on the right side of the road is because it’s safer for both drivers and pedestrians.

In most countries around the world, there are physical differences between how cars are built so that they can be driven safely by humans without harming themselves or others around them. For example:

The social norm of wearing deodorant.

The social norm of wearing deodorant.

It’s a personal hygiene product that is used to mask body odor, not to eliminate it. This means that the vast majority of people do not use deodorant as a way to hide their natural scent from others. Most people use it only when they’re at work or school, and even then they may only apply it once or twice per day (if at all).

The social norm of respecting people’s personal space.

The social norm of respecting people’s personal space is a very important one. It’s also a norm that you should break if you want to get ahead in life.

The acceptable distance between people in different cultures can vary greatly, but the general rule is that it’s polite to maintain at least an arm’s length between yourself and another person when talking or interacting with them.

In some countries this means standing up straight and maintaining eye contact with the person you’re talking with; others may require more physical gestures like bowing or shaking hands before speaking (this isn’t always required).

The social norm of interacting with strangers at a distance of at least 6 feet or more in a pandemic

The social norm of interacting with strangers at a distance of at least 6 feet or more in a pandemic is to not go within 2 feet of them.

This can be hard for some people who have been taught that it’s rude not to approach others if you want to talk. In fact, some people might feel pressure from their friends and family members not to be close enough so as not to catch the flu (or whatever disease was going around). Even if you do not have this feeling yourself, there are still other ways that society pressures us into avoiding physical contact with others:

Norms may be enforced by social pressure: If enough people follow these rules for example by staying away from someone coughing on the street because they’re afraid they’ll catch something too! Then these norms become part of our culture – but only because we all agree on what “normal” looks like.”

The social norm of waiting your turn in line.

The social norm of waiting your turn in line.

The social norm of not cutting in line.

The social norm of not being rude to the person behind you in line.

The social norm of not being rude to the person in front of you in line.

The social norm of speaking with your inside voice in most public places.

The social norm of speaking with your inside voice in most public places.

In these situations, it’s acceptable to speak loudly and clearly. This includes:

When you’re at work or a meeting (as long as no one can hear you)

When asking someone a question at a loud standup bar event (unless the speaker is addressing everyone else in attendance)

Social norms that encourage people who are not medical professionals to stay out of medical facilities and other areas where health care is being delivered and leave it up to the professionals to deal with these matters.

Social norms are rules of behavior that are accepted as part of a culture. They are not laws, but people tend to follow them.

Examples of social norms include:

When driving, it is polite to pull over at least one mile from the nearest intersection so others can pass by safely; this also allows you time to think about what you’re doing and where your next turn will be (if any).

It’s rude for someone in authority (such as an officer) not only to order someone else around but also to talk down to them like they’re a child who needs help with their homework or household chores.

Not wearing a mask when required to do so by law or by a business’s private policy.

You can’t wear a mask when required to do so by law or by a business’s private policy.

If you are asked to remove your face covering, it is best to comply with this request immediately. However, if you feel that there is an emergency situation and you need to speak with someone who is wearing a face covering (either as part of religious practice or protection from the elements), politely ask them how they would prefer that communication take place: verbally (i.e., through eye contact) or nonverbally (i.e., through hand gestures).

If someone says something offensive about your headwear choice and/or makes fun of your religion because of it—even though their intent may have been good-natured—do not take offense! Instead, find ways around these situations by being polite but firm in expressing why this behavior was inappropriate and unwelcoming towards others who share similar beliefs as yourself

People who break social norms are often ostracized from society

Social norms are rules of behavior that are generally accepted by a society or group of people. They help us get along in the world, and they can even be helpful when it comes to socializing with others. However, there are times when we break these rules—for example:

You’re at a party and your friend is drinking more than you think is appropriate for them to drink. You want them to stop before they get too drunk (or pass out).

Someone cuts you off in line so much that it makes you angry enough that you want to say something about it; but then what would happen if everyone else just kept quiet because they were afraid of offending anyone else?

Conclusion

These are just some of the many social norms that we have in society today. The most important thing to remember is that these norms are not meant to be broken and should be respected at all times. If you do happen upon someone breaking one of these norms, don’t think twice about it; instead help them understand why they shouldn’t have done so and then move on from there.