Question

Norms, values, and sanctions form critical features of social order and control. How important is conforming to social norms? Are there times when it is important to NOT conform to social norms? Explain.

Answer 1

There is a lot of importance in following social norms. Conforming to social norms imroves cohesive ness among people. It thst your value and moral codes of conduct are similar and you agree on what to do and not to do . It helps society as a whole unction without major cnflicts and binds us to work together for the better. withot conforming to social nrms the socity as we knowmay fall apart.

That said itis not always right to follow social norms. Irt is important to understand hthat not all social norms are right morally, and ethically. For exaple in the in the past few centuries homosexuality has been seen as a disease andsomething not to be associated with which is wrong as we all know homosexuality is natural. it is important not to follow social norms if those norms cause you or anhyone else harm directly or inderectly. There are also instances where you not fllow social norms that is when it interfears with your individuality or your value systems .if every one follows the social norms to the teeth there might not be variation in society and new ideas and ntural progression.