2.4. Social Norms and Control

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the thumbs-up gesture mean in the United States?

   Hint

   Think about common gestures used in your country.

2. 2.

   What are values?

   Hint

   Consider what you were taught about right and wrong.

3. 3.

   What does the term 'social norm' refer to?

   • Cultural behaviors
   • Rules governing acceptable actions
   • Personal beliefs

   Hint

   Consider the rules that everyone in a society seems to follow.

4. 4.

   True or False: All gestures have the same meaning in every culture.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about a gesture that might vary in interpretation around the world.

5. 5.

   How do differing cultural meanings of the same gesture affect international relations?

   Hint

   Consider historical examples where gestures led to confusion between nations.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of globalization on social norms in a local culture. Provide examples.

   Hint

   Think about how your community has changed due to global influences.