4.2 Social Policies Flashcards
What is the definition of social values
Rules shared by most people in culture or ideas that they hold in value - more general guidelines
An example of social values
Respecting the elderly
What is the definition of norms
Social expectations that guide behaviour
What do norms keep in check
Deviant behaviour
How do norms vary
From culture to culture
What is an example of a norm
That in the UK people wear black for funerals but in China people wear white
What is the definition of mores
Morals or good ways of behaviour
What do cultures think about mores
Think they are too serious to break
Example of a mores that is too serious to break
Murder
What are two examples of social policies
Smoking
Homosexuality
Why where smoking policies introduced
To the harmful effects of health
To protect people in public/work places
Example of an act that came in due to smoking policies
The Health Act 2006
Why were homosexuality policies introduced
More tolerant attitudes towards homosexuality
People now have more knowledge
Example of an act that came in due to homosexuality policies
Same Sex Couples Act 2013
