Essentials of Sociology
Essentials of Sociology
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ISBN: 9780134612966
Author: James M. Henslin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 1FYC-163
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Norms are behaviors or expectations that reflect a group’s values. Values are a group’s idea of what is desirable or undesirable, acceptable or unacceptable, good or bad.

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The Pokot wives and husbands have norms that are different from U.S. norms. In the United States, norms might not include abuse by a woman and her female friends if adultery is suspected on the part of the man. The Pokot norm of urinating on a spouse suspected of adultery might not be a standard form of punishment in the United States. People in the United States may not generally slaughter an animal to show contempt of a spouse. If adultery occurs, U.S. norms might more likely include marriage counseling, a separation, or divorce.

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