2.4 - Social Norms and Control
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Practice Questions
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What does the thumbs-up gesture mean in the United States?
💡 Hint: Think about common gestures used in your country.
What are values?
💡 Hint: Consider what you were taught about right and wrong.
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What does the term 'social norm' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the rules that everyone in a society seems to follow.
True or False: All gestures have the same meaning in every culture.
💡 Hint: Think about a gesture that might vary in interpretation around the world.
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How do differing cultural meanings of the same gesture affect international relations?
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples where gestures led to confusion between nations.
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.
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