Social norms are defined as "the rules and regulations that groups live by," according to sociologyguide.com. These are considered to be behaviors that are both required by society and also frowned upon by society.They are essentially unwritten behavioral requirements that are present in every society.
There are many types of norms including:
-dress
-speech
-behavior
Eccentricity
Defined by Webster as a deviation "from an established or usual pattern or style" (social norms). Eccentricity is often frowned upon and misunderstood in our society. Eccentric people break the mold of our social norms and society does not know how to react. Prime examples:
Breaking Social Norms
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