The chapter explains how norms found values of behavior kept by society. Norms accept certain types of behavior. Formal norms enforce strict behavior for meeting someone of importance or what to do and don't while in public, in this case you won't be thrown into jail, but may lead to bad character traits. I understand that norms are broken down to three categories: mores, folkways, and taboos. Each one has a level of power and different results for each. Starting with mores that are associated with norms that see for being most needed to the safety of the overall culture, braking a mores can lead to severe punishments, for example, murder or theft. A higher level of …show more content…
For example, the privilege to drive a car. There are rules of the road to follow by. If not I have a penalty of either of getting my licenses taken away, or a more serious case going to jail. I can danger myself or others on the road. Another example of using the same aspects of the norms, values and sanctions of life situations can involve in everyday life is certain types of crimes like to any adolescence and adulthood is drinking while driving. It is right giving, but must have responsibilities that everyone as a society to follow. It just makes the way of life saver for everyone. Laws are rules that allow protection for my safety, and my rights of being abuse by others within the society. Say that if I don't follow these rules or others can a serious and severe consequences for my